Tennessee Petitions 1819 – 1820

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number [Misc] Cover sheet to petition from Hawkins County (No petition in Hawkins 1820 21 original folder or on microfilm.) Adams, Peter Statement of Samuel Fettle that Nancy and William Bratcher are Rutherford 1820 90 separated. The property Nancy Bratcher lives on was left to her by her first husband, Peter Adams. (See also 1819-89) Allen, Archabald Petition of Jesse Gentry asking relief. Archabald Allen named in 1801 1 petition. Anderson, Samuel Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Tenn. Asking incorporation of Blount 1819 81 an interdenominational theological seminary. Also to approve as trustees: Thomas N. Clark, John Ewen, John McGee, John Montgomery, Felix Grundy, Thomas Snoddy, Joseph Hamilton, John White, Daniel Rawlings, Samuel Anderson & Hugh L. White. Anderson, William Petition of Isaac Johnson regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Knox 1819 109 James King, Thomas Humes, William Anderson, and Jacob Kinberland. Also included: a copy of plat and certificate, depositions of John Young, Peter Vance. Armstrong, John Petition of Oliver B. Hayes regarding land warrants. Named in 1819 56 petition: William MacLin, John Armstrong & John Smith. Armstrong, John Petition of the heirs of Hardy Murfree regarding a land warrant. 1820 31 Named in petition: John Armstrong, William Terrell, Stokely Donaldson. Armstrong, John Petition of Nathan Williams & William Rice regarding a land Maury 1820 64 warrant of Henry Williams, deceased. Named in petition: John Armstrong, Elizabeth Williams, & Daniel Williams. (Plot map can be found in folder 1820-60) Armstrong, Martin Petition of William B. Lewis regarding adjudication of his land 1819 93 (Colonel) claim. Named in petition: James Glasgow, Heirs of John Tolar, & Col. Martin Armstrong. Baker, Jacob Petition of William Houston with Jacob Baker and William 1819 44 Reynolds asking the law regarding turnpike road fees be amended. Baker, Larkin Petition from Polly Rayburn seeking a divorce from her husband, Bedford 1820 17 Hiram Rayburn. Affidavit of Larkin Baker included. Baldwin, Edward Testimony given in Hopkins County, Kentucky, before James 1819 111 Edmiston and John N. Cunningham, Justices of the Peace, concerning a charge of adultery against Toppenas Matthews with Robert Johnson Gully by her husband Isaac Matthews. Those giving testimony: Edward Baldwin, Henry Bishop, Ann Simes, John Matthews and Ezekiel Clinton. Banking Petition from Warren County concerning the circulation of money, Warren 1820 22a and the Governor’s proclamation upon this subject. Banks Petition regarding Banking practices and the salaries of State Davidson 1820 36 officials. Banton, Samuel Petition of John Davis regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Davidson 1820 59 Samuel Banton, John King, John G. Blount & Thomas Blount. Statements by John Raines & Col. R. Weakley. Barnett, George Petition from Wayne County asking that the Tenn. River be one of Wayne 1820 2 (Surveyor) the county boundaries. Also asks that Samuel McBride, Miles Morison, William Ryburn, James Gelwace (?), and Craven Belcher be appointed as commissioners. Named in Petition: Surveyors – George Barnett, Alexander McLintick (?). Barrow, Willie Petition from Willie Barrow asking permission to draw a lottery in Davidson 1819 65 favor of his creditors. Barrows, Wilie Petition of creditors of Wilie Barrows asking permission to hold a Davidson 1819 11 lottery for the benefit of his creditors. Basanett, William Petition of John Walker asking compensation for Revolutionary War Wayne 1819 40 service. Affidavit of William Basanett. Bedford County Petition of citizens from Smith, Warren, Wilson, Rutherford, Smith, 1820 100 Bedford, and Franklin Counties asking that a new county be formed. Warren, (8 pages of signatures.) Wilson, Bedford, Rutherford, Franklin Belcher, Craven Petition from Wayne County asking that the Tenn. River be one of Wayne 1820 2 the county boundaries. Also asks that Samuel McBride, Miles Morison, William Ryburn, James Gelwace (?), and Craven Belcher be appointed as commissioners. Named in Petition: Surveyors – George Barnett, Alexander McLintick (?). Bembridge, Lydia Petition of Lydia Bembridge asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1820 95 Peter Bembridge. Supporting statement of Melinda Parks. Bembridge, Peter Petition of Lydia Bembridge asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1820 95 Peter Bembridge. Supporting statement of Melinda Parks. Bennett, Charles Petition of Thomas Washington (Attorney General) asking certain Wilson, 1819 68 money be refunded to him. Named in petition: Charles Bennett, Bedford, Benjamin Bridges, James Carter & William Brooks. Affidavits from Williamson, William Brooks, James Carter, J. Haywood, Robert Whyte & Davidson Thomas Emmerson. Bennett, James D. Petition of James D. Bennett asking his children by Dorcas Wright Blount 1819 88 Irvine, named Rufus Morgan Bennett and Sally Bennett, be legitimized. Bennett, Rufus Morgan Petition of James D. Bennett asking his children by Dorcas Wright Blount 1819 88 Irvine, named Rufus Morgan Bennett and Sally Bennett, be legitimized. Bennett, Sally Petition of James D. Bennett asking his children by Dorcas Wright Blount 1819 88 Irvine, named Rufus Morgan Bennett and Sally Bennett, be legitimized. Beverly, Henry Petition of neighbors regarding five illegitimate children of Lettie Rutherford 1819 51 Little, deceased. Named in petition: William Morris and Henry Beverly. Big Sycamore Creek Petition of Claiborne County asking the repeal of a law establishing Claiborne 1820 33 a turnpike road from Big Sycamore Creek to Cumberland Gap. Bishop, Henry Testimony given in Hopkins County, Kentucky, before James 1819 111 Edmiston and John N. Cunningham, Justices of the Peace, concerning a charge of adultery against Toppenas Matthews with Robert Johnson Gully by her husband Isaac Matthews. Those giving testimony: Edward Baldwin, Henry Bishop, Ann Simes, John Matthews and Ezekiel Clinton.

Bittock, Samuel F. Petition of Samuel F. Bittock asking permission to peddle without a Williamson 1820 32 license. Black, (Lieutenant) Petition of Lewis Shackelford asking compensation for services Claiborne 1819 113 during the War of 1812. Named in petition: Capt. John Brock, Lt. Black, Major Condry, Capt. Henry Hunter & General Taylor. Blair, John Sr. Petition of John Blair, Sr. asking that those finding salt in newly 1819 101 acquired Cherokee lands be authorized to run salt works without paying tax. Blakemore, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Blakemore and heirs of William Blakemore Davidson 1819 103 asking permission to sell estate. Blakemore, William Petition of Elizabeth Blakemore and heirs of William Blakemore Davidson 1819 103 asking permission to sell estate. Bledsoe County Petition of Phillip Hoodenpyle asking renumeration for building Bledsoe 1819 80 court house in Pikeville. Blount, John G. Petition of John Davis regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Davidson 1820 59 Samuel Banton, John King, John G. Blount & Thomas Blount. Statements by John Raines & Col. R. Weakley.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Blount, Reading Petition from Robert H. Dyer, Blackman Coleman, and Samuel R. 1819 122 Rucker regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Benjamin Totton, Reading Blount. Also contains survey note No. 2237 signed by David McGavock. Blount, Thomas Petition of John Davis regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Davidson 1820 59 Samuel Banton, John King, John G. Blount & Thomas Blount. Statements by John Raines & Col. R. Weakley. Bowers, Lemuel L. Petition of Jacob Williams, Lemuel L. Bowers, and Bailey Needham 1819 52 asking that they be reimbursed for attending the U. S. Supreme Court case – Land Dispute with North Carolina. Bowman, Sperling Petition of Sperling Bowman asking the repeal of the act permitting Greene 1819 120 a dam on Camp Creek. Box, Robert Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures)

Boyd, Adam Petition regarding Adam Boyd and a dam on Holston River. Sullivan 1820 3 Boyd, Andrew Petition of Andrew Boyd regarding a duplicate land warrant for land 1819 107 purchased by his father, William Boyd, from Michael Nash. Boyd, William Petition of Andrew Boyd regarding a duplicate land warrant for land 1819 107 purchased by his father, William Boyd, from Michael Nash. Bracher, Nancy Petition of Nancy Bracher asking for a divorce from husband, Warren 1819 89 William Bracher. (see also 1820-90) Bracher, William Petition of Nancy Bracher asking for a divorce from husband, Warren 1819 89 William Bracher. (see also 1820-90) Bradford, James H. Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Braly, Matt Petition of Matt Braly regarding a land grant. Plat map and Warren 1819 114 description of Charles Graham, Deputy Surveyor included.

Bratcher, Nancy Statement of Samuel Fettle that Nancy and William Bratcher are Rutherford 1820 90 separated. The property Nancy Bratcher lives on was left to her by her first husband, Peter Adams. (See also 1819-89) Bratcher, William Statement of Samuel Fettle that Nancy and William Bratcher are Rutherford 1820 90 separated. The property Nancy Bratcher lives on was left to her by her first husband, Peter Adams. (See also 1819-89) Bridges, Benjamin Petition of Thomas Washington (Attorney General) asking certain Wilson, 1819 68 money be refunded to him. Named in petition: Charles Bennett, Bedford, Benjamin Bridges, James Carter & William Brooks. Affidavits from Williamson, William Brooks, James Carter, J. Haywood, Robert Whyte & Davidson Thomas Emmerson. Brittain, William Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Brock, John (Captain) Petition of Lewis Shackelford asking compensation for services Claiborne 1819 113 during the War of 1812. Named in petition: Capt. John Brock, Lt. Black, Major Condry, Capt. Henry Hunter & General Taylor.

Brooks, William Petition of Thomas Washington (Attorney General) asking certain Wilson, 1819 68 money be refunded to him. Named in petition: Charles Bennett, Bedford, Benjamin Bridges, James Carter & William Brooks. Affidavits from Williamson, William Brooks, James Carter, J. Haywood, Robert Whyte & Davidson Thomas Emmerson. Brown, Aaron Petition of Aaron Brown with concerns of the citizens of Elkton Giles 1820 68 drafted at a recent meeting. Named in petition: William Brown, William Purnell, John H. Camp, Benj. Carter, & Thomas Harwood. Brown, Abner Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures)

Brown, Alexander Petition of Alexander Brown, receiver & keeper of Justice Records Greene 1819 7 for Greene County, asking increase in fees for those appointed to this office. Brown, George Petition of George Brown, Register of Greene County, Greene 1819 6 (Register) recommending changes to Act of 1805 regulating fees for registers & rangers. Brown, Henrietta Petition of Henrietta Brechen Brown asking for a divorce from her Davidson 1820 99 Brechen husband, Thomas Brown. Statements by Sabrina Farrow. (9 supporting signatures.) Brown, Jacob Petition of Jacob Brown asking permission to open the mouth of Washington 1820 4 Cherokee Creek and build a grist mill. Brown, Josephus Communication of the committee to select and secure a location for Lawrence 1820 103 the seat of Justice for Lawrence County. Signed by W.H. Buchanon, Henry Phenise & Josephus Brown. Brown, Thomas Petition of Henrietta Brechen Brown asking for a divorce from her Davidson 1820 99 husband, Thomas Brown. Statements by Sabrina Farrow. (9 supporting signatures.) Brown, William Petition of Aaron Brown with concerns of the citizens of Elkton Giles 1820 68 drafted at a recent meeting. Named in petition: William Brown, William Purnell, John H. Camp, Benj. Carter, & Thomas Harwood. Buchanon, W. H. Communication of the committee to select and secure a location for Lawrence 1820 103 the seat of Justice for Lawrence County. Signed by W.H. Buchanon, Henry Phenise & Josephus Brown. Buckingham, Nathaniel Petition from Lincoln County asking the muster ground near house Lincoln 1819 25 of Nathaniel Buckingham be laid off for a town. (132 signatures) Burch, George Petition of George Burch regarding a land grant. Named in petition: 1819 98 James P. Taylor, Alexander Outlaw. Burton, Robert Petition of Robert Burton and James W. Smith, executors of William 1819 110 Smith, deceased, regarding a land grant. Butler, (General) Petition of John Strain asking legislative aid for serving as Justice of Washington 1819 20 the Peace from 1788-1819. Named in Petition: General Butler. Caldwell, Ballard Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding a land grant. Named in Knox 1820 63 petition: William Payner, Timothy Terrell, Nathaniel Lyon, & Stokely Donelson. Calloway, John Petition of Andrew Castleman, Benjamin Castleman, and heirs of Davidson 1820 34 (Colonel) Jacob Castleman regarding a land grant. Named in Petition: Davidson Academy, John Coffey, Col. John Calloway. Camp Creek Petition of Sperling Bowman asking the repeal of the act permitting Greene 1819 120 a dam on Camp Creek. Camp, John H. Petition of Aaron Brown with concerns of the citizens of Elkton Giles 1820 68 drafted at a recent meeting. Named in petition: William Brown, William Purnell, John H. Camp, Benj. Carter, & Thomas Harwood. Campbell, Arthur B. Petition of Arthur B. Campbell regarding land. Named in petition: Blount 1820 75 William Wallace, Sr.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Campbell, John Petition from Hickman County asking the county be re-surveyed and Hickman 1819 22 (Surveyor) the county seat located in the center of the county. Named in petition: John Campbell, surveyor. (many signatures) Caps, Francis Petition of Sarah Caps asking for a divorce from her husband, Dickson 1820 56 Francis Caps. Caps, Sarah Petition of Sarah Caps asking for a divorce from her husband, Dickson 1820 56 Francis Caps. Carmichael, John (Mail Petition of John Carmichael, a mail carrier, complaining about ferry 1820 87 Carrier) keepers and turnpike fees. Carrick Academy Petition of Trustees of Carrick Academy regarding leasing school Franklin 1819 85 lands for the operation of school. Carrick Academy Petition of James Lewis chairman of the board of trustees of Carrick Franklin 1819 99 Academy asking that school lands continue to be leased for the benefit of the academy. Carroll County Petition asking a new county be formed and named Carroll County. Carroll 1819 75 Carter, Benj. Petition of Aaron Brown with concerns of the citizens of Elkton Giles 1820 68 drafted at a recent meeting. Named in petition: William Brown, William Purnell, John H. Camp, Benj. Carter, & Thomas Harwood. Carter, Hugh (Sheriff) Petition of Hugh Carter, Sheriff of Greene County, regarding jailer Greene 1819 70 fees and law enforcement in his county. Carter, James Petition of Thomas Washington (Attorney General) asking certain Wilson, 1819 68 money be refunded to him. Named in petition: Charles Bennett, Bedford, Benjamin Bridges, James Carter & William Brooks. Affidavits from Williamson, William Brooks, James Carter, J. Haywood, Robert Whyte & Davidson Thomas Emmerson. Cartwright, Hezekiah Petition of John Cartwright and George Clark, guardians for heirs of Rutherford, 1819 63 Hezekiah Cartwright asking permission to sell Murfreesboro lots and Wilson divide proceeds among his heirs. Cartwright, John Petition of John Cartwright and George Clark, guardians for heirs of Rutherford, 1819 63 Hezekiah Cartwright asking permission to sell Murfreesboro lots and Wilson divide proceeds among his heirs. Castleman, Andrew Petition of Andrew Castleman, Benjamin Castleman, and heirs of Davidson 1820 34 Jacob Castleman regarding a land grant. Named in Petition: Davidson Academy, John Coffey, Col. John Calloway. Castleman, Benjamin Petition of Andrew Castleman, Benjamin Castleman, and heirs of Davidson 1820 34 Jacob Castleman regarding a land grant. Named in Petition: Davidson Academy, John Coffey, Col. John Calloway. Castleman, Jacob Petition of Andrew Castleman, Benjamin Castleman, and heirs of Davidson 1820 34 Jacob Castleman regarding a land grant. Named in Petition: Davidson Academy, John Coffey, Col. John Calloway. Chain Carriers Petition from Jackson County asking a higher compensation for Jackson 1819 21 chain carriers helping select location for county seat. Cherokee Creek Petition of Jacob Brown asking permission to open the mouth of Washington 1820 4 Cherokee Creek and build a grist mill. Claiborne County Petition from Claiborne County asking that commissioners be Claiborne 1819 104 appointed to sell Tazwell town lots for building a new jail. Clark, George Petition of John Cartwright and George Clark, guardians for heirs of Rutherford, 1819 63 Hezekiah Cartwright asking permission to sell Murfreesboro lots and Wilson divide proceeds among his heirs. Clark, Thomas N. Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Tenn. Asking incorporation of Blount 1819 81 an interdenominational theological seminary. Also to approve as trustees: Thomas N. Clark, John Ewen, John McGee, John Montgomery, Felix Grundy, Thomas Snoddy, Joseph Hamilton, John White, Daniel Rawlings, Samuel Anderson & Hugh L. White. Clemons, Adam Petition of William Harmon asking a law be passed authorizing the 1819 45 register of West Tennessee to issue a grant to him for a purchase of land he made from Adam Clemons. (Copy of survey included in folder.)

Clinton, Ezekiel Testimony given in Hopkins County, Kentucky, before James 1819 111 Edmiston and John N. Cunningham, Justices of the Peace, concerning a charge of adultery against Toppenas Matthews with Robert Johnson Gully by her husband Isaac Matthews. Those giving testimony: Edward Baldwin, Henry Bishop, Ann Simes, John Matthews and Ezekiel Clinton. Cockrill, John Sr. Petition of Martha Jones asking for a divorce from her husband, Davidson 1819 50 Alexander Jones. Also named, her father, John Cockrill, Sr. (36 signatures) Coen, Joseph Petition of Eleanor Coen Gurthry asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1820 40 husband, William Gurthry. Statements of Elihu Embree, William Smith, and her father, Joseph Coen. Coffey, John Petition of Andrew Castleman, Benjamin Castleman, and heirs of Davidson 1820 34 Jacob Castleman regarding a land grant. Named in Petition: Davidson Academy, John Coffey, Col. John Calloway. Cole, Abraham Petition of James Neel, William Purcell, John Earley, James Starke, Giles 1819 124 Amos Vernon, Abraham Cole, George Saunders & Benjamin Osburn asking that certain road cost be paid.

Coleman, Blackman Petition from Robert H. Dyer, Blackman Coleman, and Samuel R. 1819 122 Rucker regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Benjamin Totton, Reading Blount. Also contains survey note No. 2237 signed by David McGavock. Coleman, Thomas Petition from Maury County asking that Thomas Coleman be Maury 1820 6 permitted to erect a mill/dam on Duck River. Columbia Steam Boat Petition asking the Columbia Steam Boat Company be incorporated. 1819 116 Company Combs, William Petition of Hawkins County asking that William Combs be allowed Hawkins 1819 1 to hawk and peddle, and retail liquor without a license. Compensation, Road Petition of Thomas Cunningham asking compensation for road built 1820 35 on his property. Condry, (Major) Petition of Lewis Shackelford asking compensation for services Claiborne 1819 113 during the War of 1812. Named in petition: Capt. John Brock, Lt. Black, Major Condry, Capt. Henry Hunter & General Taylor. Conway, Henry Petition of Hugh Malony asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly Greene 1819 91 Easterly Malony. Also named: Susannah Conway & Henry Conway. Conway, Susannah Petition of Hugh Malony asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly Greene 1819 91 Easterly Malony. Also named: Susannah Conway & Henry Conway.

Cooke, William H. Petition from McMinn County asking that William H. Cooke, James McMinn 1820 16 McNabb, William Porter, Benjamin Griffith & Grifith Dickerson be appointed commissioners to locate and lay off the Seat of Justice. Craddock, Richard Petition from town of Maryville in Wilson County to change name Wilson 1819 53 to Statesville. Also recommends James Cross, George L. Smith, Richard Craddock, William M. Hoskins, Corneluis N. Lewis, and Abner Wasson as commissioners for the town. Crawford, John Petition of Henry Rutherford and Oliver Crenshaw asking to divide Williamson 1819 100 the property of John Crawford, deceased. Crawford, Samuel Petition of Dincey Porter asking for a divorce from her husband, Smith 1820 42 (Colonel) Henderson Porter. Named in petition: Esquire Sherman, Benjamin Porter. Statements of Robert Sellers, Esq.; William Yancey; Col. Samuel Crawford. Crenshaw, Oliver Petition of Henry Rutherford and Oliver Crenshaw asking to divide Williamson 1819 100 the property of John Crawford, deceased. Crittenden, William W. Petition of Benjamin Ingram asking to move certain Negroes to the Giles 1819 130 State of Alabama. Named in petition: William W. Crittenden, Jesse Westmoreland. Crockett, Samuel Petition of Thomas Johnson, Samuel Crockett and Christopher 1820 48 Waggoner asking compensatory grants for land that was formed into Reelfoot Lake. Named in petition: Frederick Miller.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Cross, James Petition from town of Maryville in Wilson County to change name Wilson 1819 53 to Statesville. Also recommends James Cross, George L. Smith, Richard Craddock, William M. Hoskins, Corneluis N. Lewis, and Abner Wasson as commissioners for the town. Crow Creek Petition of Walter Mileham regarding compensation for building a Franklin 1819 18 grist mill on Crow Creek. Crowson, Aaron Petition of Aaron Crowson concerning land grants in Cades Coves. Sevier 1820 10 Named in petition: William Crowson, William James Ross. Crowson, Aaron Petition of John Smith requesting a land grant to property in Cades Blount 1820 67 Cove. Named in petition: Aaron Crowson. Crowson, William Petition of Aaron Crowson concerning land grants in Cades Coves. Sevier 1820 10 Named in petition: William Crowson, William James Ross. Culton, Patrick Petition of William Gault with James Weair and Patrick Culton Blount 1819 43 asking relief from paying certain interest, etc. Cumberland Gap Petition of Claiborne County asking the repeal of a law establishing Claiborne 1820 33 a turnpike road from Big Sycamore Creek to Cumberland Gap. Cunningham, John N. Testimony given in Hopkins County, Kentucky, before James 1819 111 (Justice of the Peace) Edmiston and John N. Cunningham, Justices of the Peace, concerning a charge of adultery against Toppenas Matthews with Robert Johnson Gully by her husband Isaac Matthews. Those giving testimony: Edward Baldwin, Henry Bishop, Ann Simes, John Matthews and Ezekiel Clinton. Cunningham, Thomas Petition of Thomas Cunningham asking compensation for road built 1820 35 on his property. Curl, Jarrot Petition of Charles Miles & Jarrot Curl to amend occupant law. 1820 79 Curl, William Petition of Harriet Gibson asking for a divorce from her husband, Stewart 1820 98 Henry Gibson. Statements of C.B. Wilson and William Curl. Dam Petition of Woolfork & Norfleet regarding navigation and mill dams Robertson, 1819 4 on the Red River. Montgomery Dam Petition of Joseph Herndon regarding his mill dam on Duck River. Maury 1819 14 Dam Petition of George Cordon asking to build a dam on Nolichucky Greene 1819 115 River. Dam Petition of neighbors asking that Samuel Sperry and James B. Rutherford 1819 118 Williams be denied privilege of building a mill/dam on Stones River. Dam Petition asking that William Stewart be permitted to build mill/dam Davidson 1819 119 on Stones River. Dam Petition of Sperling Bowman asking the repeal of the act permitting Greene 1819 120 a dam on Camp Creek. Dam Petition of citizens of Robertson and Montgomery Counties of TN Robertson, 1819 141 and Logan and Christian Counties of Kentucky asking that Woolfolk Montgomery & Co. be denied permission to build a mill/dam on Red River. Dam Petition of Robertson and Montgomery Counties asking that Joseph Robertson, 1819 142 Woolfolk and Cordial Norfleet be permitted to build a mill/dam Montgomery across Red River. (91 Signatures.) Dam Petition of Citizens of Montgomery and Robertson Counties asking Robertson, 1819 143 that a law NOT be passed prohibiting Joseph Woolfolk and Cordial Montgomery Norfleet from building a mill dam across Red River. Dam Petition asking that navigation of Red River be protected to the 1819 144 exclusion of mill/dams. (310 signatures) Dam Petition regarding Adam Boyd and a dam on Holston River. Sullivan 1820 3 Dam Petition of George Cordon concerning his mill and dam on Greene 1820 5 Nolichucky River. Dam Petition from Maury County asking that Thomas Coleman be Maury 1820 6 permitted to erect a mill/dam on Duck River. Dam Petition asking that Spencer E. Gibson NOT be permitted to build a 1820 7 dam across the Nolichucky River. Dam Petition asking that Doctor Spencer E. Gibson be permitted to build 1820 8 a dam on the Nolichucky River.

Dam Petition asking the repeal of the act dated 24 July 1820 regarding Sevier 1820 9 mill/dams on rivers and the navigation of Pigeon River. David, Jonathan Petition of Edward D. Hobbs, jailer of Davidson County, asking Davidson 1819 5 compensation for attending prisoners Jonathan, David, & Peregrive Magness. (See also petition 1812-9-1) Davidson Academy Petition of Andrew Castleman, Benjamin Castleman, and heirs of Davidson 1820 34 Jacob Castleman regarding a land grant. Named in Petition: Davidson Academy, John Coffey, Col. John Calloway. Davidson County Petition from Davidson County asking that those residents not yet Davidson 1819 23 naturalized be permitted to own property. Davidson County, Petition from those north of Sycamore Creek, Davidson County, Davidson, 1819 64 annexation asking they be annexed to Robertson County. Robertson Davidson, H. M. Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Davis, Jesse Petition of Mary Davis asking for a divorce from her husband, Jesse Bedford 1819 84 Davis. Affidavits of Timothy Suggs, N. L. Majors and William Knott included. Davis, John Petition of John Davis regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Davidson 1820 59 Samuel Banton, John King, John G. Blount & Thomas Blount. Statements by John Raines & Col. R. Weakley.

Davis, Mary Petition of Mary Davis asking for a divorce from her husband, Jesse Bedford 1819 84 Davis. Affidavits of Timothy Suggs, N. L. Majors and William Knott included. Davis, Moses (Captain) Petition from Capt. Moses Davis' Company of Claiborne County Claiborne 1819 128 asking that George Yoakum be appointed Justice of the Peace. Depriest, Charles Petition of Polly Depriest asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1819 57 Charles Depriest and her name be altered to Polly Turner Edwards. Depriest, Polly T. Petition of Polly Depriest asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1819 57 Charles Depriest and her name be altered to Polly Turner Edwards. Dickerson, Grifith Petition from McMinn County asking that William H. Cooke, James McMinn 1820 16 McNabb, William Porter, Benjamin Griffith & Grifith Dickerson be appointed commissioners to locate and lay off the Seat of Justice.

Divorce Petition of Norfleet Perry asking for a divorce from his wife, Sumner 1819 47 Rachael Perry. Supporting affidavits of William Donelson, Edward Phillips, Josiah Perry, & Thomas Walton in folder.

Divorce Affidavit of Thomas Murray and Cage Haile regarding a divorce for Rutherford 1819 48 Robert and Sarah H. Moore. Divorce Petition of Martha Jones asking for a divorce from her husband, Davidson 1819 50 Alexander Jones. Also named, her father, John Cockrill, Sr. (36 signatures) Divorce Petition of Polly Depriest asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1819 57 Charles Depriest and her name be altered to Polly Turner Edwards. Divorce Petition of Mary Davis asking for a divorce from her husband, Jesse Bedford 1819 84 Davis. Affidavits of Timothy Suggs, N. L. Majors and William Knott included. Divorce Petition of Nancy Bracher asking for a divorce from husband, Warren 1819 89 William Bracher. (see also 1820-90) Divorce Petition of Hugh Malony asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly Greene 1819 91 Easterly Malony. Also named: Susannah Conway & Henry Conway. Divorce Petition of Hosea Jameson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy Maury 1819 102 Jameson. Divorce Petition of James Kennedy asking for a divorce from his wife, Warren 1819 105 Hannah Commins Kennedy.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Divorce Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Divorce Petition from Polly Rayburn seeking a divorce from her husband, Bedford 1820 17 Hiram Rayburn. Affidavit of Larkin Baker included. Divorce Petition of George Selvidge asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary Monroe 1820 25 Selvidge. Statement of Mary Selvidge saying that she also wants the divorce. Divorce Petition of John Null asking for a divorce from his wife, Catherine Lawrence 1820 29 Mires Null. Named in petition, John Mires. (38 Lawrence County signatures supporting this request.) Divorce Petition of Eleanor Coen Gurthry asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1820 40 husband, William Gurthry. Statements of Elihu Embree, William Smith, and her father, Joseph Coen. Divorce Petition of Dincey Porter asking for a divorce from her husband, Smith 1820 42 Henderson Porter. Named in petition: Esquire Sherman, Benjamin Porter. Statements of Robert Sellers, Esq.; William Yancey; Col. Samuel Crawford. Divorce Petition of John and Teany Hughlett asking they be given a divorce. Hickman 1820 45 Petition witnessed by Robert Totty, Jr., & John Estes. Signatures of 15 supporting their request. Divorce Petition of Sarah Caps asking for a divorce from her husband, Dickson 1820 56 Francis Caps. Divorce Affidavit of George Haynes regarding his daughter Narcissa Rutherford 1820 65 Johnson’s request for a divorce from her husband, John Johnson. Divorce Petition of Sarah R. Swaney asking for a divorce from her husband, Davidson 1820 66 James N. Swaney. Divorce Statements of R. Murphy & others regarding the marriage of Robertson 1820 91 Ambrose & Sally Hutcherson. (See also 1821-40) Divorce Petition of George Ury asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy Montgomery 1820 93 Harris Ury. Divorce Petition of Lydia Bembridge asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1820 95 Peter Bembridge. Supporting statement of Melinda Parks. Divorce Petition of Winfred Pitt asking for a divorce from her husband, Sumner 1820 97 Davis Pitt. Also named in petition: Polly Strother and William Pitt. Divorce Petition of Harriet Gibson asking for a divorce from her husband, Stewart 1820 98 Henry Gibson. Statements of C.B. Wilson and William Curl. Divorce Petition of Henrietta Brechen Brown asking for a divorce from her Davidson 1820 99 husband, Thomas Brown. Statements by Sabrina Farrow. (9 supporting signatures.) Donaldson, Stokely Petition of the heirs of Hardy Murfree regarding a land warrant. 1820 31 Named in petition: John Armstrong, William Terrell, Stokely Donaldson. Donelson, Stokely Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding a land grant. Named in Knox 1820 63 petition: William Payner, Timothy Terrell, Nathaniel Lyon, & Stokely Donelson. Donelson, William Petition of Norfleet Perry asking for a divorce from his wife, Sumner 1819 47 Rachael Perry. Supporting affidavits of William Donelson, Edward Phillips, Josiah Perry, & Thomas Walton in folder. Doyle, Betsy E. Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included.

Doyle, Hardy (Captain) Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Doyle, Samuel H. Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Duck River Petition of Joseph Herndon regarding his mill dam on Duck River. Maury 1819 14 Duck River Petition of inhabitants North of the Tenn. River and South of the 1819 36b Duck River asking preference right to purchase of land. (354 signatures). Duck River Petition from Maury County asking that Thomas Coleman be Maury 1820 6 permitted to erect a mill/dam on Duck River. Dues, Nathaniel Petition of Nathaniel Dues and Robert Hallum asking their lots be Wilson 1820 43 attached to the town of Statesville. Also asks that John Stone, Nathaniel Dues & Robert Smith be appointed commissioners of Statesville. Dyer, Robert H. Petition from Robert H. Dyer, Blackman Coleman, and Samuel R. 1819 122 Rucker regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Benjamin Totton, Reading Blount. Also contains survey note No. 2237 signed by David McGavock. Earley, John Petition of James Neel, William Purcell, John Earley, James Starke, Giles 1819 124 Amos Vernon, Abraham Cole, George Saunders & Benjamin Osburn asking that certain road cost be paid. Eaves, Daniel. Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Edmiston, James Testimony given in Hopkins County, Kentucky, before James 1819 111 (Justice of the Peace) Edmiston and John N. Cunningham, Justices of the Peace, concerning a charge of adultery against Toppenas Matthews with Robert Johnson Gully by her husband Isaac Matthews. Those giving testimony: Edward Baldwin, Henry Bishop, Ann Simes, John Matthews and Ezekiel Clinton. Edwards, Polly Turner Petition of Polly Depriest asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1819 57 Charles Depriest and her name be altered to Polly Turner Edwards. Elections Petition from Hawkins County asking for additional election Hawkins 1819 8 precincts. (201 signatures) Elections Petition asking that Nolensville be made a voting precinct. (Over Williamson 1819 138 200 signatures) Elections Petition from the upper end of Hawkins County asking for a separate Hawkins 1820 52b voting precinct. Elections Petition from Perry County asking that the south line of Humphreys Humphreys, 1820 57 County not be changed. Also asks for a separate election on the west Perry side of Tennessee River. Elections Petition from the Western part of White County asking a new White 1820 69 election precinct be established at the home of Thomas Ellison. (84 signatures) Ellison, Thomas Petition from the Western part of White County asking a new White 1820 69 election precinct be established at the home of Thomas Ellison. (84 signatures) Emancipation Petition asking the legislature to enact a plan whereby those who 1819 37 desire to do so may emancipate their slaves.(numerous partitions and many signatures) Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Emancipation Petition from Blount County asking the legislature to abolish Blount 1819 38 slavery. (202 signatures) Emancipation Petition asking a plan be prepared for the State to abolish slavery. 1819 132 Emancipation Petition of Isaac Hammer asking the legislature to pass a law 1820 102 declaring all blacks free. Embree, Elihu Petition of Eleanor Coen Gurthry asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1820 40 husband, William Gurthry. Statements of Elihu Embree, William Smith, and her father, Joseph Coen. Emmerson, Thomas Petition of Thomas Washington (Attorney General) asking certain Wilson, 1819 68 money be refunded to him. Named in petition: Charles Bennett, Bedford, Benjamin Bridges, James Carter & William Brooks. Affidavits from Williamson, William Brooks, James Carter, J. Haywood, Robert Whyte & Davidson Thomas Emmerson. Estes, John Petition of John and Teany Hughlett asking they be given a divorce. Hickman 1820 45 Petition witnessed by Robert Totty, Jr., & John Estes. Signatures of 15 supporting their request. Estill, Isaac Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Evins, Thomas Petition of Andrew Taylor, Sheriff of Carter County, asking Carter 1819 126 extended time to collect taxes and the appointment of Thomas Evins, William Peoples & Daniel Waggoner as Justices of the Peace. Ewen, John Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Tenn. Asking incorporation of Blount 1819 81 an interdenominational theological seminary. Also to approve as trustees: Thomas N. Clark, John Ewen, John McGee, John Montgomery, Felix Grundy, Thomas Snoddy, Joseph Hamilton, John White, Daniel Rawlings, Samuel Anderson & Hugh L. White. Farmer, John Petition from Roane County asking John Farmer be given land to Roane 1820 71 build an iron works. Farmers and Mechanics Petition of Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Nashville relative to Davidson 1820 19 Bank proposed changes in collection laws. Financial statements included. Farmers and Merchants Petition asking that the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Nashville Davidson 1820 28 Bank of Nashville have the same privileges as other banks. Signed by Nashville Businessmen. Farrow, Sabrina Petition of Henrietta Brechen Brown asking for a divorce from her Davidson 1820 99 husband, Thomas Brown. Statements by Sabrina Farrow. (9 supporting signatures.) Fees, Jailer Petition of Hugh Carter, Sheriff of Greene County, regarding jailer Greene 1819 70 fees and law enforcement in his county. Fees, Jurors Petition of the Justice of the Peace of Humphreys County asking for Humphreys 1819 82 a sufficient property tax to pay jurors. Fees, Jurors Petition of Warren County asking the law giving Jurors Warren 1820 22b compensation be repealed. Fees, Justice Petition of citizens asking 1817 law regulating Justice fees be 1819 69 repealed. Fees, Justice of Peace Petition from Greene County asking increase in Justice of Peace Greene 1819 96 fees. Fees, Justice of Peace Petition from Warren County asking repeal of 1817 law regarding Warren 1820 60 Justice of Peace fees. (Contains plot map that should be in 1820-64 folder) Fees, Officers Petition from Greene County asking an increase officers fees. Greene 1819 72 Fees, Road Petition of William Houston with Jacob Baker and William 1819 44 Reynolds asking the law regarding turnpike road fees be amended. Ferry Petition of the Unicoi Turnpike Co. asking that they be granted land Monroe 1820 27 on South side of the Tennessee River to preserve their ferry landing.

Ferry Petition of John Carmichael, a mail carrier, complaining about ferry 1820 87 keepers and turnpike fees. Fettle, Samuel Statement of Samuel Fettle that Nancy and William Bratcher are Rutherford 1820 90 separated. The property Nancy Bratcher lives on was left to her by her first husband, Peter Adams. (See also 1819-89) Franklin County Petition of citizens from Smith, Warren, Wilson, Rutherford, Smith, 1820 100 Bedford, and Franklin Counties asking that a new county be formed. Warren, (8 pages of signatures.) Wilson, Bedford, Rutherford, Franklin Franks, Joseph Petition of Joseph Frank and others asking that the Caney Fork River White, 1819 117 be made navigable. Warren Free Man of Color, Petition asking that Claborn Garvin, a man of color, be permitted to Grainger 1820 12 Garvin, Claborn prove his accounts. Gault, William Petition of William Gault with James Weair and Patrick Culton Blount 1819 43 asking relief from paying certain interest, etc. Gelwace, James Petition from Wayne County asking that the Tenn. River be one of Wayne 1820 2 the county boundaries. Also asks that Samuel McBride, Miles Morison, William Ryburn, James Gelwace (?), and Craven Belcher be appointed as commissioners. Named in Petition: Surveyors – George Barnett, Alexander McLintick (?). Gentry, Allen D. Petition of Allen D. Gentry of Hiwassee District asking 1820 82 compensation for land. German Settlement (Filed under 1821-208) 1819 24 Gess, John Petition of John Gess regarding land. Named in petition: Samuel Warren 1819 9 Gillispie, William A. Williams, John Heagg, Leonard Marbry, John Graham, and Elisha Reynolds. Gibson, Harriet Petition of Harriet Gibson asking for a divorce from her husband, Stewart 1820 98 Henry Gibson. Statements of C.B. Wilson and William Curl. Gibson, Henry Petition of Harriet Gibson asking for a divorce from her husband, Stewart 1820 98 Henry Gibson. Statements of C.B. Wilson and William Curl. Gibson, John Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures) Gibson, Spencer E. Petition asking that Spencer E. Gibson NOT be permitted to build a 1820 7 dam across the Nolichucky River. Gibson, Spencer E., Petition asking that Doctor Spencer E. Gibson be permitted to build 1820 8 (Doctor) a dam on the Nolichucky River. Gibson, Spencer E., Petition of Capt. George Haines’ Company regarding Dr. Spencer E. 1820 49 (Doctor) Gibson and his authorization to build a turnpike road. Giles County Petition of citizens of Giles County asking that they be given Giles 1819 140 warrants for improved lands. (361 signatures) Gillispie, Samuel Petition of John Gess regarding land. Named in petition: Samuel Warren 1819 9 Gillispie, William A. Williams, John Heagg, Leonard Marbry, John Graham, and Elisha Reynolds. Glasgow, James Petition of William B. Lewis regarding adjudication of his land 1819 93 claim. Named in petition: James Glasgow, Heirs of John Tolar, & Col. Martin Armstrong. Going, Obadiah Petition of Obadiah Going asking for citizenship rights. Attached are Cocke 1819 61 12 signatures of neighbors supporting his request Gordon, George Petition of George Cordon asking to build a dam on Nolichucky Greene 1819 115 River. Gordon, George Petition of George Cordon concerning his mill and dam on Greene 1820 5 Nolichucky River. Gordon, George Petition of George Gordon regarding land and a furnace he sold to Greene 1820 94 Rufus Morgan, deceased, and his reclaiming of the property. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Graham, Charles Petition of Matt Braly regarding a land grant. Plat map and Warren 1819 114 (Surveyor) description of Charles Graham, Deputy Surveyor included. Graham, John Petition of John Gess regarding land. Named in petition: Samuel Warren 1819 9 Gillispie, William A. Williams, John Heagg, Leonard Marbry, John Graham, and Elisha Reynolds. Gray County Petition of 302 citizens of Stewart County asking that they be made a Gray, 1819 31 separate county to be known as Gray County. Stewart Greene County Petition asking parts of Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Greene, 1819 73 Counties merge to form a new County. Hawkins, Sullivan, Washington Greene County Petition refuting charges against certain county commissioners. Greene 1820 46 Greene County, Petition from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties Greene, 1820 53 boundaries asking to redraw their county lines to constitutional size in order to Hawkins, form a new county. Sullivan, Washington Greenville College Petition from Trustees of Greenville College asking for state aid. Greene 1819 42 Griffith, Benjamin Petition from McMinn County asking that William H. Cooke, James McMinn 1820 16 McNabb, William Porter, Benjamin Griffith & Grifith Dickerson be appointed commissioners to locate and lay off the Seat of Justice. Griffith, Rueben Petition of Capt. Rueben Griffith County asking that Abraham Sullivan 1819 78 (Captain) McClelland be appointed Justice of the Peace. Also named,: Joseph Wallace. Grubs, Joseph Petition of William Hendry asking children by Rachel Grubs, named 1819 86 Thorton and Joseph, be legitimized. Grubs, Rachel Petition of William Hendry asking children by Rachel Grubs, named 1819 86 Thorton and Joseph, be legitimized. Grubs, Thorton Petition of William Hendry asking children by Rachel Grubs, named 1819 86 Thorton and Joseph, be legitimized. Grundy, Felix Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Tenn. Asking incorporation of Blount 1819 81 an interdenominational theological seminary. Also to approve as trustees: Thomas N. Clark, John Ewen, John McGee, John Montgomery, Felix Grundy, Thomas Snoddy, Joseph Hamilton, John White, Daniel Rawlings, Samuel Anderson & Hugh L. White. Gully, Robert Johnson Testimony given in Hopkins County, Kentucky, before James 1819 111 Edmiston and John N. Cunningham, Justices of the Peace, concerning a charge of adultery against Toppenas Matthews with Robert Johnson Gully by her husband Isaac Matthews. Those giving testimony: Edward Baldwin, Henry Bishop, Ann Simes, John Matthews and Ezekiel Clinton. Gurthry, Eleanor Coen Petition of Eleanor Coen Gurthry asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1820 40 husband, William Gurthry. Statements of Elihu Embree, William Smith, and her father, Joseph Coen. Gurthry, William Petition of Eleanor Coen Gurthry asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1820 40 husband, William Gurthry. Statements of Elihu Embree, William Smith, and her father, Joseph Coen. Haile, Cage Affidavit of Thomas Murray and Cage Haile regarding a divorce for Rutherford 1819 48 Robert and Sarah H. Moore. Haines, George Petition of Capt. George Haines’ Company regarding Dr. Spencer E. 1820 49 (Captain) Gibson and his authorization to build a turnpike road. Hallum, Robert Petition of Nathaniel Dues and Robert Hallum asking their lots be Wilson 1820 43 attached to the town of Statesville. Also asks that John Stone, Nathaniel Dues & Robert Smith be appointed commissioners of Statesville. Hamilton, Joseph Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Tenn. Asking incorporation of Blount 1819 81 an interdenominational theological seminary. Also to approve as trustees: Thomas N. Clark, John Ewen, John McGee, John Montgomery, Felix Grundy, Thomas Snoddy, Joseph Hamilton, John White, Daniel Rawlings, Samuel Anderson & Hugh L. White. Hammer, Isaac Petition of Isaac Hammer asking the legislature to pass a law 1820 102 declaring all blacks free. Harmon, William Petition of William Harmon asking a law be passed authorizing the 1819 45 register of West Tennessee to issue a grant to him for a purchase of land he made from Adam Clemons. (Copy of survey included in folder.) Harris, John Petition Of John Harris regarding a turnpike from Piles Turnpike to Overton 1820 11 Walton Road. Named in petition: William Marshbanks, Alexander Officers. Harris, Walling Petition from Hickman County asking Walling Harris, a cripple, be Hickman 1820 89 allowed to retail liquor without a license. Hartfield, William Petition of inhabitants of Morgan & Anderson Counties asking relief Morgan, 1820 92 for Michael Robins as security for William Hartfield. Anderson Harwood, Thomas Petition of Aaron Brown with concerns of the citizens of Elkton Giles 1820 68 drafted at a recent meeting. Named in petition: William Brown, William Purnell, John H. Camp, Benj. Carter, & Thomas Harwood. Hawkins County Petition asking parts of Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Greene, 1819 73 Counties merge to form a new County. Hawkins, Sullivan, Washington Hawkins County, Petition from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties Greene, 1820 53 boundaries asking to redraw their county lines to constitutional size in order to Hawkins, form a new county. Sullivan, Washington Haynes, George Affidavit of George Haynes regarding his daughter Narcissa Rutherford 1820 65 Johnson’s request for a divorce from her husband, John Johnson. Hays, Oliver B. Petition of Oliver B. Hayes regarding land warrants. Named in 1819 56 petition: William MacLin, John Armstrong & John Smith. Haywood, J. Petition of Thomas Washington (Attorney General) asking certain Wilson, 1819 68 money be refunded to him. Named in petition: Charles Bennett, Bedford, Benjamin Bridges, James Carter & William Brooks. Affidavits from Williamson, William Brooks, James Carter, J. Haywood, Robert Whyte & Davidson Thomas Emmerson. Heagg, John Petition of John Gess regarding land. Named in petition: Samuel Warren 1819 9 Gillispie, William A. Williams, John Heagg, Leonard Marbry, John Graham, and Elisha Reynolds. Helm, Adam Petition of Adam Helm asking permission to reopen and maintain Roane 1820 88 road known as Piles turnpike. Hendry, Joseph Petition of William Hendry asking children by Rachel Grubs, named 1819 86 Thorton and Joseph, be legitimized. Hendry, Thorton Petition of William Hendry asking children by Rachel Grubs, named 1819 86 Thorton and Joseph, be legitimized. Hendry, William Petition of William Hendry asking children by Rachel Grubs, named 1819 86 Thorton and Joseph, be legitimized. Herndon, Joseph Petition of Joseph Herndon regarding his mill dam on Duck River. Maury 1819 14 Hess, Nelson Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures) Hiawassee River Petition from the settlers of Cherokee lands recently purchased 1820 101 asking right of preference to land they had settled on. The land lies between the Little Tenn. & Hiawassee Rivers. (327 signatures) Hickman County Petition from Hickman County asking the county be re-surveyed and Hickman 1819 22 the county seat located in the center of the county. Named in petition: John Campbell, surveyor. (many signatures) Hickman County Petition of citizens of Hickman County asking establishment of a Hickman, 1819 32 new county to be called Wayne County. (223 signatures) Wayne

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Hickman County, Petition from Hickman County regarding the Maury/Hickman Hickman, 1820 58 boundaries County line. Maury Hildebrad, John Petition of John Hildebrad asking relief for land he settled in area of 1820 83 Indian land. Hill, Thomas Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Hiter, Thomas Petition of Elizabeth Walker appointing Thomas Hiter as lawful Hickman 1819 39 agent to obtain a duplicate warrant on a grant issued by the State of North Carolina to John Walker. Hiwassee District Petition of William White asking relief due to a mistake in land Monroe 1820 84 purchase in the Hiwassee District. Hiwassee Purchase Petition of citizens living in the Hiwassee Purchase asking occupant 1819 33 preference in land sale there. (116 signatures) Hobbs, Edward D. Petition of Edward D. Hobbs, jailer of Davidson County, asking Davidson 1819 5 (Jailer) compensation for attending prisoners Jonathan, David, & Peregrive Magness. (See also petition 1812-9-1) Holliday, Allen Petition of Capt. Allen Holliday’s Company regarding a “Stop Law.” Smith 1820 39 (Captain) Holston River Petition regarding Adam Boyd and a dam on Holston River. Sullivan 1820 3 Hoodenpyle, Phillip Petition of Phillip Hoodenpyle asking renumeration for building Bledsoe 1819 80 court house in Pikeville. Hoskins, William M. Petition from town of Maryville in Wilson County to change name Wilson 1819 53 to Statesville. Also recommends James Cross, George L. Smith, Richard Craddock, William M. Hoskins, Corneluis N. Lewis, and Abner Wasson as commissioners for the town. Houston, William Petition of William Houston with Jacob Baker and William 1819 44 Reynolds asking the law regarding turnpike road fees be amended. Hughlett, John Petition of John and Teany Hughlett asking they be given a divorce. Hickman 1820 45 Petition witnessed by Robert Totty, Jr., & John Estes. Signatures of 15 supporting their request. Hughlett, Teany Petition of John and Teany Hughlett asking they be given a divorce. Hickman 1820 45 Petition witnessed by Robert Totty, Jr., & John Estes. Signatures of 15 supporting their request. Humes, Thomas Petition of Isaac Johnson regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Knox 1819 109 James King, Thomas Humes, William Anderson, and Jacob Kinberland. Also included: a copy of plat and certificate, depositions of John Young, Peter Vance. Humphreys County, Petition from Stewart County asking that the southeast corner of Humphreys, 1820 55 annexation Stewart County be annexed to Humphreys County. Stewart Humphreys County, Petition of Humphreys County opposed to its boundary being Humphreys 1819 137 boundaries extended across Tennessee River. Humphreys County, Petition from Perry County asking that the south line of Humphreys Humphreys, 1820 57 boundaries County not be changed. Also asks for a separate election on the west Perry side of Tennessee River. Humphreys County, Petition of citizens of Humphreys County regarding the boundary Humphreys 1820 104 boundaries lines. Hunt, Nathaniel Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Hunter, Henry (Captain) Petition of Lewis Shackelford asking compensation for services Claiborne 1819 113 during the War of 1812. Named in petition: Capt. John Brock, Lt. Black, Major Condry, Capt. Henry Hunter & General Taylor. Hutcherson, Ambrose Statements of R. Murphy & others regarding the marriage of Robertson 1820 91 Ambrose & Sally Hutcherson. (See also 1821-40) Hutcherson, Sally Statements of R. Murphy & others regarding the marriage of Robertson 1820 91 Ambrose & Sally Hutcherson. (See also 1821-40) Indian, Coody, Rachel Petition of Wiley Tuton asking that a certain tract of land be vested 1819 127 in his daughter, Sarah, born to him and his Cherokee wife, Rachel Coody. Indians, Bell Rattle Petition of the Indians: The Mink, The Snake, Bell Rattle, Stone 1820 81 Toater, and Bold Hunter, asking that their land not be sold to white people. Indians, Bold Hunter Petition of the Indians: The Mink, The Snake, Bell Rattle, Stone 1820 81 Toater, and Bold Hunter, asking that their land not be sold to white people. Indians, Cherokee Petition regarding sales of land recently acquired from the 1820 1 Cherokees. Indians, Cherokee Petition asking protection of their civil rights in the newly acquired 1820 72 Lands Cherokee lands. Indians, Cherokee Petition of Wyly regarding Cherokee lands and relief. Named in 1820 73 Lands petition: William J. Lewis. Indians, Chinnubee Petition of Creek Indian Chief, Chinnubee, concerning unscrupulous 1819 74 Indian agents. Indians, Stone Toater Petition of the Indians: The Mink, The Snake, Bell Rattle, Stone 1820 81 Toater, and Bold Hunter, asking that their land not be sold to white people. Indians, The Mink Petition of the Indians: The Mink, The Snake, Bell Rattle, Stone 1820 81 Toater, and Bold Hunter, asking that their land not be sold to white people. Indians, The Snake Petition of the Indians: The Mink, The Snake, Bell Rattle, Stone 1820 81 Toater, and Bold Hunter, asking that their land not be sold to white people. Ingram, Benjamin Petition of Benjamin Ingram asking to move certain Negroes to the Giles 1819 130 State of Alabama. Named in petition: William W. Crittenden, Jesse Westmoreland. Ingram, Samuel Petition of guardians for heirs of Thomas Ingram asking permission 1819 60 to sell a certain 16 acres of land for the heirs. Named in petition, George Irwin, Jr. and Samuel Ingram. Ingram, Thomas Petition of guardians for heirs of Thomas Ingram asking permission 1819 60 to sell a certain 16 acres of land for the heirs. Named in petition, George Irwin, Jr. and Samuel Ingram. Interdenominational Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Tenn. Asking incorporation of Blount 1819 81 Theological Seminary an interdenominational theological seminary. Also to approve as trustees: Thomas N. Clark, John Ewen, John McGee, John Montgomery, Felix Grundy, Thomas Snoddy, Joseph Hamilton, John White, Daniel Rawlings, Samuel Anderson & Hugh L. White. Irvine, Dorcas Wright Petition of James D. Bennett asking his children by Dorcas Wright Blount 1819 88 Irvine, named Rufus Morgan Bennett and Sally Bennett, be legitimized. Irwin, George Jr. Petition of guardians for heirs of Thomas Ingram asking permission 1819 60 to sell a certain 16 acres of land for the heirs. Named in petition, George Irwin, Jr. and Samuel Ingram. Jackson County Petition from citizens of Jackson County asking that the courts be Jackson 1819 29 adjourned to Gainesboro, the newly designated county seat, in order to attract business to the town. Jackson County, Petition of inhabitants of North East Jackson County asking that the Jackson, 1819 17 boundaries Cumberland River be made the boundary between Jackson and Overton Overton Counties. Jail, Warren County Photo copy of Petition 1819-30 protesting jail on the public square Warren 1819 41 of McMinnville. Jameson, Hosea Petition of Hosea Jameson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy Maury 1819 102 Jameson.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Jameson, Nancy Petition of Hosea Jameson asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy Maury 1819 102 Jameson. Jefferson, TN Petition of citizens of town of Jefferson asking that the proposed Rutherford 1819 28 road from Murfreesboro to Nashville pass through Jefferson. Johnson, Isaac Petition of Isaac Johnson regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Knox 1819 109 James King, Thomas Humes, William Anderson, and Jacob Kinberland. Also included: a copy of plat and certificate, depositions of John Young, Peter Vance. Johnson, John Affidavit of George Haynes regarding his daughter Narcissa Rutherford 1820 65 Johnson’s request for a divorce from her husband, John Johnson. Johnson, Narcissa Affidavit of George Haynes regarding his daughter Narcissa Rutherford 1820 65 Johnson’s request for a divorce from her husband, John Johnson. Johnson, Thomas Petition of Thomas Johnson, Samuel Crockett and Christopher 1820 48 Waggoner asking compensatory grants for land that was formed into Reelfoot Lake. Named in petition: Frederick Miller. Jones, Alexander Petition of Martha Jones asking for a divorce from her husband, Davidson 1819 50 Alexander Jones. Also named, her father, John Cockrill, Sr. (36 signatures) Jones, Martha A. R. Petition of Martha Jones asking for a divorce from her husband, Davidson 1819 50 Alexander Jones. Also named, her father, John Cockrill, Sr. (36 signatures) Justice of the Peace Petition of John Strain asking legislative aid for serving as Justice of Washington 1819 20 the Peace from 1788-1819. Named in Petition: General Butler. Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Rueben Griffith County asking that Abraham Sullivan 1819 78 McClelland be appointed Justice of the Peace. Also named,: Joseph Wallace. Justice of the Peace Petition of the Justice of the Peace of Humphreys County asking for Humphreys 1819 82 a sufficient property tax to pay jurors. Justice of the Peace Testimony given in Hopkins County, Kentucky, before James 1819 111 Edmiston and John N. Cunningham, Justices of the Peace, concerning a charge of adultery against Toppenas Matthews with Robert Johnson Gully by her husband Isaac Matthews. Those giving testimony: Edward Baldwin, Henry Bishop, Ann Simes, John Matthews and Ezekiel Clinton. Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. James Saunders Company asking that Caleb J. Hawkins 1819 112 Parker be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Justice of the Peace Petition of Andrew Taylor, Sheriff of Carter County, asking Carter 1819 126 extended time to collect taxes and the appointment of Thomas Evins, William Peoples & Daniel Waggoner as Justices of the Peace.

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Moses Davis' Company of Claiborne County Claiborne 1819 128 asking that George Yoakum be appointed Justice of the Peace.

Justice of the Peace Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures) Kennedy, Hannah Petition of James Kennedy asking for a divorce from his wife, Warren 1819 105 Commins Hannah Commins Kennedy. Kennedy, James Petition of James Kennedy asking for a divorce from his wife, Warren 1819 105 Hannah Commins Kennedy. Kinberland, Jacob Petition of Isaac Johnson regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Knox 1819 109 James King, Thomas Humes, William Anderson, and Jacob Kinberland. Also included: a copy of plat and certificate, depositions of John Young, Peter Vance.

King, James Petition of Isaac Johnson regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Knox 1819 109 James King, Thomas Humes, William Anderson, and Jacob Kinberland. Also included: a copy of plat and certificate, depositions of John Young, Peter Vance. King, John Petition of John Davis regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Davidson 1820 59 Samuel Banton, John King, John G. Blount & Thomas Blount. Statements by John Raines & Col. R. Weakley. Knott, William Petition of Mary Davis asking for a divorce from her husband, Jesse Bedford 1819 84 Davis. Affidavits of Timothy Suggs, N. L. Majors and William Knott included. Land Grant Petition of George Burch regarding a land grant. Named in petition: 1819 98 James P. Taylor, Alexander Outlaw. Land Grant Petition of Isaac Johnson regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Knox 1819 109 James King, Thomas Humes, William Anderson, and Jacob Kinberland. Also included: a copy of plat and certificate, depositions of John Young, Peter Vance. Land Grant Petition of Robert Burton and James W. Smith, executors of William 1819 110 Smith, deceased, regarding a land grant. Land Grant Petition of Matt Braly regarding a land grant. Plat map and Warren 1819 114 description of Charles Graham, Deputy Surveyor included. Land Grant Petition from Robert H. Dyer, Blackman Coleman, and Samuel R. 1819 122 Rucker regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Benjamin Totton, Reading Blount. Also contains survey note No. 2237 signed by David McGavock. Land Grant Petition of Aaron Crowson concerning land grants in Cades Coves. Sevier 1820 10 Named in petition: William Crowson, William James Ross. Land Grant Petition of Andrew Castleman, Benjamin Castleman, and heirs of Davidson 1820 34 Jacob Castleman regarding a land grant. Named in Petition: Davidson Academy, John Coffey, Col. John Calloway. Land Grant Petition of John Davis regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Davidson 1820 59 Samuel Banton, John King, John G. Blount & Thomas Blount. Statements by John Raines & Col. R. Weakley. Land Grant Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding a land grant. Named in Knox 1820 63 petition: William Payner, Timothy Terrell, Nathaniel Lyon, & Stokely Donelson. Land Grant Petition of John Smith requesting a land grant to property in Cades Blount 1820 67 Cove. Named in petition: Aaron Crowson. Land Office Petition asking a land office be opened for registration of land North 1820 80 & East of Congressional Reservation. Land Warrant Petition of Oliver B. Hayes regarding land warrants. Named in 1819 56 petition: William MacLin, John Armstrong & John Smith. Land Warrant Petition of Andrew Boyd regarding a duplicate land warrant for land 1819 107 purchased by his father, William Boyd, from Michael Nash. Land Warrant Petition of the heirs of Hardy Murfree regarding a land warrant. 1820 31 Named in petition: John Armstrong, William Terrell, Stokely Donaldson. Land Warrant Petition of Sam Polk regarding stolen land warrants. Maury 1820 50 Land Warrant Petition of Nathan Williams & William Rice regarding a land Maury 1820 64 warrant of Henry Williams, deceased. Named in petition: John Armstrong, Elizabeth Williams, & Daniel Williams. (Plot map can be found in folder 1820-60) Land, Chickasaw Petition from Maury County asking warrants on improved lands in Maury 1819 76 Reservation recent Chickasaw Reservations. (Many signatures) Land, Chickasaw Petition of Francis Taylor asking occupant preference for land in 1819 77 Reservation former Chickasaw reservation. Land, Hiwassee District Petition asking protection of their civil rights in the newly acquired 1820 72 Cherokee lands. Lands, Cherokee Petition from citizens living in recently acquired Cherokee Lands 1819 134 asking preference rights to improved lands. Lands, Cherokee Petition from Jefferson County concerning entrees on recently Jefferson 1819 136 acquired Cherokee Lands. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Lands, Cherokee Petition from the settlers of Cherokee lands recently purchased 1820 101 asking right of preference to land they had settled on. The land lies between the Little Tenn. & Hiawassee Rivers. (327 signatures) Lands, Indian Petition regarding preference rights to improved lands in the recent 1819 135 Chickasaw Purchase. Law, Public Worship Petition asking for a law to prohibit the sale of certain goods within a Greene 1820 23 mile of a place of worship during the times of worship. Lawrence County Communication of the committee to select and secure a location for Lawrence 1820 103 the seat of Justice for Lawrence County. Signed by W.H. Buchanon, Henry Phenise & Josephus Brown. Lawrence County Petition from Lawrence County requesting a permanent seat of Lawrence 1820 105 Justice be established at Lawrenceburg and to choose their own commissioners. (Note: This petition has not been microfilmed but can be found in the back of the original petitions under folder 1820- 105.) Laws, Collection Petition from Smith County regarding collection laws. Smith 1820 14 Laws, Execution Petition of Giles County asking no interference from the legislature Giles 1820 37 regarding execution laws. Laws, Execution Petition from inhabitants of Giles County opposed to the suspension Giles 1820 38 of execution laws. Laws, fees Petition asking Justice of Peace fees be reduced. Greene 1819 35 Laws, Land Petition of Perry, Wayne, Hardin & Lawrence Counties asking entry Perry, Wayne, 1820 51 preference amendment for settlers in their counties be made to recent Hardin, land law. Lawrence Laws, Land Petition asking land laws be amended to allow Preference of Entry in Lawrence, 1820 76 the Congressional Reservation East of the Tennessee River. (130 Perry, Wayne, signatures) Hardin Laws, Land Petition of Charles Miles & Jarrot Curl to amend occupant law. 1820 79 Laws, Land Petition relative to the rights of occupancy and presumption to lands 1820 86 south of the French Broad and Holston Rivers and between Tennessee and Big Pigeon Rivers. Laws, Land -- North Petition from Maury County regarding land laws. (TN/NC claims) Maury 1819 97 Carolina & Tennessee Laws, Loan Office Bill Petition from Sumner County protesting the “Loan Office Bill.” Sumner 1820 61 Laws, Loan Office Bill Petition from Smith County against changing collection laws and the Smith 1820 62 Loan Office Bill under consideration. Laws, Militia Petition asking amendment to law requiring Militia to wear cocked Knox 1819 55 hats. Laws, Militia Petition from Hawkins County concerning amending the Militia Hawkins 1820 20 Laws. Laws, Swearing Petition asking for laws to more effectively control public swearing. 1819 54 Laws, Taxes Petition of merchants asking that the tax on hawkers and peddlers be Jefferson 1819 90 increased. Lewis, Cornelius N. Petition from town of Maryville in Wilson County to change name Wilson 1819 53 to Statesville. Also recommends James Cross, George L. Smith, Richard Craddock, William M. Hoskins, Cornelius N. Lewis, and Abner Wasson as commissioners for the town. Lewis, James Petition of James Lewis chairman of the board of trustees of Carrick Franklin 1819 99 Academy asking that school lands continue to be leased for the benefit of the academy. Lewis, William B. Petition of William B. Lewis regarding adjudication of his land 1819 93 claim. Named in petition: James Glasgow, Heirs of John Tolar, & Col. Martin Armstrong. Lewis, William J. Petition of Wyly regarding Cherokee lands and relief. Named in 1820 73 petition: William J. Lewis. License, Merchants Petition of Hawkins County asking that William Combs be allowed Hawkins 1819 1 to hawk and peddle, and retail liquor without a license. License, Merchants Petition asking that Eli Newland be permitted to hawk and peddle Cocke 1819 46 without a license. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number License, Merchants Petition of John and William McCann asking they be allowed to Lawrence 1819 62 peddle and retail liquor without a license. (41 signatures) License, Merchants Petition of Jackson County asking permission for Albert McClure to Jackson 1819 83 hawk and peddle and retail liquor without a license. License, Merchants Petition asking permission for William Travis to retail liquor without Stewart 1819 108 a license. License, Merchants Petition of Samuel F. Bittock asking permission to peddle without a Williamson 1820 32 license. License, Merchants Petition from Hickman County asking Walling Harris, a cripple, be Hickman 1820 89 allowed to retail liquor without a license. Lincoln County Petition from Lincoln County asking the muster ground near house Lincoln 1819 25 of Nathaniel Buckingham be laid off for a town. (132 signatures) Liquor Petition of Hawkins County asking that William Combs be allowed Hawkins 1819 1 to hawk and peddle, and retail liquor without a license. Liquor Petition of John and William McCann asking they be allowed to Lawrence 1819 62 peddle and retail liquor without a license. (41 signatures) Liquor Petition of Jackson County asking permission for Albert McClure to Jackson 1819 83 hawk and peddle and retail liquor without a license. Liquor Petition asking permission for William Travis to retail liquor without Stewart 1819 108 a license. Liquor Petition from Hickman County asking Walling Harris, a cripple, be Hickman 1820 89 allowed to retail liquor without a license. Little, Lettie Petition of neighbors regarding five illegitimate children of Lettie Rutherford 1819 51 Little, deceased. Named in petition: William Morris and Henry Beverly. Logan, Henry Petition of Henry Logan regarding rights of occupancy. Blount 1820 74 Long, Bonney Petition of Frances L. Long & Samuel Mayes, executors of Dr. John Maury 1820 41 Joseph Long’s estate asking permission to sell part of estate. Named in petition: Father, Nicholas Long; Brother, Bonney Long. Long, Frances L. Petition of Frances L. Long & Samuel Mayes, executors of Dr. John Maury 1820 41 Joseph Long’s estate asking permission to sell part of estate. Named in petition: Father, Nicholas Long; Brother, Bonney Long. Long, John Joseph, Dr. Petition of Frances L. Long & Samuel Mayes, executors of Dr. John Maury 1820 41 Joseph Long’s estate asking permission to sell part of estate. Named in petition: Father, Nicholas Long; Brother, Bonney Long. Long, Nicholas Petition of Frances L. Long & Samuel Mayes, executors of Dr. John Maury 1820 41 Joseph Long’s estate asking permission to sell part of estate. Named in petition: Father, Nicholas Long; Brother, Bonney Long. Lottery Petition of Clement McDonald asking permission to hold a lottery. Dickson 1819 3 Lottery Petition of creditors of Wilie Barrows asking permission to hold a Davidson 1819 11 lottery for the benefit of his creditors. Lottery Petition from Willie Barrow asking permission to draw a lottery in Davidson 1819 65 favor of his creditors. Lottery Petition of the Masonic Lodge officers of Gallatin asking permission Sumner 1819 87 to raise money by a lottery. Lottery Petition from Masons of Winchester, to hold a lottery to fund Franklin 1819 123 building a meeting hall. Lyon, Nathaniel Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding a land grant. Named in Knox 1820 63 petition: William Payner, Timothy Terrell, Nathaniel Lyon, & Stokely Donelson. MacLin, William Petition of Oliver B. Hayes regarding land warrants. Named in 1819 56 petition: William MacLin, John Armstrong & John Smith. Magness, Peregrive Petition of Edward D. Hobbs, jailer of Davidson County, asking Davidson 1819 5 compensation for attending prisoners Jonathan, David, & Peregrive Magness. (See also petition 1812-9-1) Majors, N. L. Petition of Mary Davis asking for a divorce from her husband, Jesse Bedford 1819 84 Davis. Affidavits of Timothy Suggs, N. L. Majors and William Knott included.

Malony, Hugh Petition of Hugh Malony asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly Greene 1819 91 Easterly Malony. Also named: Susannah Conway & Henry Conway. Malony, Polly Easterly Petition of Hugh Malony asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly Greene 1819 91 Easterly Malony. Also named: Susannah Conway & Henry Conway. Marbry, Leonard Petition of John Gess regarding land. Named in petition: Samuel Warren 1819 9 Gillispie, William A. Williams, John Heagg, Leonard Marbry, John Graham, and Elisha Reynolds. Marshbanks, William Petition Of John Harris regarding a turnpike from Piles Turnpike to Overton 1820 11 Walton Road. Named in petition: William Marshbanks, Alexander Officers. Maryville, TN Petition from town of Maryville in Wilson County to change name Wilson 1819 53 to Statesville. Also recommends James Cross, George L. Smith, Richard Craddock, William M. Hoskins, Corneluis N. Lewis, and Abner Wasson as commissioners for the town.

Mason, John Petition of Michael Mason, administrator of Estate of John Mason, Bedford 1819 92 asking permission to sell certain land for his seven minor heirs. (57 supporting signatures) Mason, Michael Petition of Michael Mason, administrator of Estate of John Mason, Bedford 1819 92 asking permission to sell certain land for his seven minor heirs. (57 supporting signatures) Masons Petition of the Masonic Lodge officers of Gallatin asking permission Sumner 1819 87 to raise money by a lottery.

Masons Petition from Masons of Winchester, to hold a lottery to fund Franklin 1819 123 building a meeting hall. Matthews, Isaac Testimony given in Hopkins County, Kentucky, before James 1819 111 Edmiston and John N. Cunningham, Justices of the Peace, concerning a charge of adultery against Toppenas Matthews with Robert Johnson Gully by her husband Isaac Matthews. Those giving testimony: Edward Baldwin, Henry Bishop, Ann Simes, John Matthews and Ezekiel Clinton. Matthews, John Testimony given in Hopkins County, Kentucky, before James 1819 111 Edmiston and John N. Cunningham, Justices of the Peace, concerning a charge of adultery against Toppenas Matthews with Robert Johnson Gully by her husband Isaac Matthews. Those giving testimony: Edward Baldwin, Henry Bishop, Ann Simes, John Matthews and Ezekiel Clinton.

Matthews, Toppenas Testimony given in Hopkins County, Kentucky, before James 1819 111 Edmiston and John N. Cunningham, Justices of the Peace, concerning a charge of adultery against Toppenas Matthews with Robert Johnson Gully by her husband Isaac Matthews. Those giving testimony: Edward Baldwin, Henry Bishop, Ann Simes, John Matthews and Ezekiel Clinton.

Maury County, Petition from Hickman County regarding the Maury/Hickman Hickman, 1820 58 boundaries County line. Maury Mayes, Samuel Petition of Frances L. Long & Samuel Mayes, executors of Dr. John Maury 1820 41 Joseph Long’s estate asking permission to sell part of estate. Named in petition: Father, Nicholas Long; Brother, Bonney Long. McBride, Samuel Petition from Wayne County asking that the Tenn. River be one of Wayne 1820 2 the county boundaries. Also asks that Samuel McBride, Miles Morison, William Ryburn, James Gelwace (?), and Craven Belcher be appointed as commissioners. Named in Petition: Surveyors – George Barnett, Alexander McLintick (?). McCann, John Petition of John and William McCann asking they be allowed to Lawrence 1819 62 peddle and retail liquor without a license. (41 signatures) McCann, William Petition of John and William McCann asking they be allowed to Lawrence 1819 62 peddle and retail liquor without a license. (41 signatures)

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number McClary, James A. Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures) McClellan, Abraham Petition of Capt. Rueben Griffith County asking that Abraham Sullivan 1819 78 McClelland be appointed Justice of the Peace. Also named,: Joseph Wallace. McClure, Albert Petition of Jackson County asking permission for Albert McClure to Jackson 1819 83 hawk and peddle and retail liquor without a license. McCorkle, Sam Memorial of Sam McCorkle regarding navigation on the Sumner 1819 145 Cumberland River. McDonald, Clement Petition of Clement McDonald asking permission to hold a lottery. Dickson 1819 3 McGavock, David Petition of William Townzer concerning a land claim. Named in Lincoln 1819 58 petition: David McGavock. McGavock, David Petition from Robert H. Dyer, Blackman Coleman, and Samuel R. 1819 122 Rucker regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Benjamin Totton, Reading Blount. Also contains survey note No. 2237 signed by David McGavock. McGee, John Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Tenn. Asking incorporation of Blount 1819 81 an interdenominational theological seminary. Also to approve as trustees: Thomas N. Clark, John Ewen, John McGee, John Montgomery, Felix Grundy, Thomas Snoddy, Joseph Hamilton, John White, Daniel Rawlings, Samuel Anderson & Hugh L. White. McGee, King & Petition of heirs of William McGee asking administrators be allowed Bedford 1819 26 Pendergrast to convey to company of McGee, King, & Pendergast, the Barrow Fork Mill and surrounding acreage. McGee, William Petition of heirs of William McGee asking administrators be allowed Bedford 1819 26 to convey to company of McGee, King, & Pendergast, the Barrow Fork Mill and surrounding acreage. McGuire, Lawrence Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures) McIves, Duncan Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures) McLintick, Alexander Petition from Wayne County asking that the Tenn. River be one of Wayne 1820 2 (Surveyor) the county boundaries. Also asks that Samuel McBride, Miles Morison, William Ryburn, James Gelwace (?), and Craven Belcher be appointed as commissioners. Named in Petition: Surveyors – George Barnett, Alexander McLintick (?). McMillen, James Petition of Thomas Youngblood asking his illegitimate son, James 1819 49 Madison Madison McMillen, be given his name, James Madison Youngblood. Also name: Phoebe McMillen. McMillen, Phoebe Petition of Thomas Youngblood asking his illegitimate son, James 1819 49 Madison McMillen, be given his name, James Madison Youngblood. Also name: Phoebe McMillen. McMinn County Petition from McMinn County asking that William H. Cooke, James McMinn 1820 16 McNabb, William Porter, Benjamin Griffith & Grifith Dickerson be appointed commissioners to locate and lay off the Seat of Justice. McNabb, James Petition from McMinn County asking that William H. Cooke, James McMinn 1820 16 McNabb, William Porter, Benjamin Griffith & Grifith Dickerson be appointed commissioners to locate and lay off the Seat of Justice. Mileham, Walter Petition of Walter Mileham regarding compensation for building a Franklin 1819 18 grist mill on Crow Creek. Miles, Charles Petition of Charles Miles & Jarrot Curl to amend occupant law. 1820 79 Militia Petition from Smith County requesting militia musters be changed Smith 1819 15 from Saturday to another week day. Militia Petition from Williamson County asking permission to establish a Williamson 1820 96 rifle company. Mill Petition of Woolfork & Norfleet regarding navigation and mill dams Robertson, 1819 4 on the Red River. Montgomery Mill Petition of Joseph Herndon regarding his mill dam on Duck River. Maury 1819 14 Mill Petition of Walter Mileham regarding compensation for building a Franklin 1819 18 grist mill on Crow Creek. Mill Petition of neighbors asking that Samuel Sperry and James B. Rutherford 1819 118 Williams be denied privilege of building a mill/dam on Stones River. Mill Petition asking that William Stewart be permitted to build mill/dam Davidson 1819 119 on Stones River. Mill Petition of citizens of Robertson and Montgomery Counties of TN Robertson, 1819 141 and Logan and Christian Counties of Kentucky asking that Woolfolk Montgomery & Co. be denied permission to build a mill/dam on Red River. Mill Petition of Robertson and Montgomery Counties asking that Joseph Robertson, 1819 142 Woolfolk and Cordial Norfleet be permitted to build a mill/dam Montgomery across Red River. (91 Signatures.) Mill Petition of Citizens of Montgomery and Robertson Counties asking Robertson, 1819 143 that a law NOT be passed prohibiting Joseph Woolfolk and Cordial Montgomery Norfleet from building a mill dam across Red River.

Mill Petition asking that navigation of Red River be protected to the 1819 144 exclusion of mill/dams. (310 signatures) Mill Petition asking that Samuel Sherry be authorized to construct saw Rutherford 1819 146 and grist mill on Stones River and Suggs Creek. (811 signatures) Mill Petition of Jacob Brown asking permission to open the mouth of Washington 1820 4 Cherokee Creek and build a grist mill. Mill Petition of George Cordon concerning his mill and dam on Greene 1820 5 Nolichucky River. Mill Petition from Maury County asking that Thomas Coleman be Maury 1820 6 permitted to erect a mill/dam on Duck River. Mill Petition asking the repeal of the act dated 24 July 1820 regarding Sevier 1820 9 mill/dams on rivers and the navigation of Pigeon River.

Mill, Taylor Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures) Miller, Frederick Petition of Thomas Johnson, Samuel Crockett and Christopher 1820 48 Waggoner asking compensatory grants for land that was formed into Reelfoot Lake. Named in petition: Frederick Miller. Milton, TN Petition asking permission to hold elections at the town of Milton. Rutherford 1820 13 Mires, John Petition of John Null asking for a divorce from his wife, Catherine Lawrence 1820 29 Mires Null. Named in petition, John Mires. (38 Lawrence County signatures supporting this request.) Monroe County Petition of citizens of Monroe County asking permission to sell lands Monroe 1820 85 to raise money for public buildings. Monroe County, Petition asking for a change in the boundary line of Monroe County. Monroe 1820 26 boundaries

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Montgomery, John Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Tenn. Asking incorporation of Blount 1819 81 an interdenominational theological seminary. Also to approve as trustees: Thomas N. Clark, John Ewen, John McGee, John Montgomery, Felix Grundy, Thomas Snoddy, Joseph Hamilton, John White, Daniel Rawlings, Samuel Anderson & Hugh L. White. Moore, Robert Affidavit of Thomas Murray and Cage Haile regarding a divorce for Rutherford 1819 48 Robert and Sarah H. Moore. Moore, Samuel B. Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Moore, Sarah H. Affidavit of Thomas Murray and Cage Haile regarding a divorce for Rutherford 1819 48 Robert and Sarah H. Moore. Morgan, Rufus Petition of George Gordon regarding land and a furnace he sold to Greene 1820 94 Rufus Morgan, deceased, and his reclaiming of the property. Morris, William Petition of neighbors regarding five illegitimate children of Lettie Rutherford 1819 51 Little, deceased. Named in petition: William Morris and Henry Beverly. Morrison, Miles Petition from Wayne County asking that the Tenn. River be one of Wayne 1820 2 the county boundaries. Also asks that Samuel McBride, Miles Morison, William Ryburn, James Gelwace (?), and Craven Belcher be appointed as commissioners. Named in Petition: Surveyors – George Barnett, Alexander McLintick (?). Murfree, Hardy Petition of the heirs of Hardy Murfree regarding a land warrant. 1820 31 Named in petition: John Armstrong, William Terrell, Stokely Donaldson. Murphy, R. Statements of R. Murphy & others regarding the marriage of Robertson 1820 91 Ambrose & Sally Hutcherson. (See also 1821-40) Murray, Thomas Affidavit of Thomas Murray and Cage Haile regarding a divorce for Rutherford 1819 48 Robert and Sarah H. Moore. Nail, James Petition of James Swanson to legalize his illegitimate children, Williamson 1820 24 James Nail and Mary Nail. Nail, Mary Petition of James Swanson to legalize his illegitimate children, Williamson 1820 24 James Nail and Mary Nail. Nash, Michael Petition of Andrew Boyd regarding a duplicate land warrant for land 1819 107 purchased by his father, William Boyd, from Michael Nash. Navigation Petition of Woolfork & Norfleet regarding navigation and mill dams Robertson, 1819 4 on the Red River. Montgomery Navigation Petition of Benjamin Tompkins of Russell County, Virginia, 1819 16 concerning navigation on the Clinch River. Navigation Petition of Joseph Frank and others asking that the Caney Fork River White, 1819 117 be made navigable. Warren Navigation Petition asking that navigation of Red River be protected to the 1819 144 exclusion of mill/dams. (310 signatures) Navigation Memorial of Sam McCorkle regarding navigation on the Sumner 1819 145 Cumberland River. Navigation Petition from inhabitants of Stone River area asking a stricter law be 1819 147 passed protecting navigation of the Stones River. Needham, Bailey Petition of Jacob Williams, Lemuel L. Bowers, and Bailey Needham 1819 52 asking that they be reimbursed for attending the U. S. Supreme Court case – Land Dispute with North Carolina. Neel, James Petition of James Neel, William Purcell, John Earley, James Starke, Giles 1819 124 Amos Vernon, Abraham Cole, George Saunders & Benjamin Osburn asking that certain road cost be paid. Negroes Petition of Benjamin Ingram asking to move certain Negroes to the Giles 1819 130 State of Alabama. Named in petition: William W. Crittenden, Jesse Westmoreland. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Newland, Eli Petition asking that Eli Newland be permitted to hawk and peddle Cocke 1819 46 without a license. Nolichucky River Petition of George Cordon asking to build a dam on Nolichucky Greene 1819 115 River. Nolichucky River Petition of George Cordon concerning his mill and dam on Greene 1820 5 Nolichucky River. Nolichucky River Petition asking that Spencer E. Gibson NOT be permitted to build a 1820 7 dam across the Nolichucky River. Nolichucky River Petition asking that Doctor Spencer E. Gibson be permitted to build 1820 8 a dam on the Nolichucky River. Norfleet, Cordial Petition of Citizens of Montgomery and Robertson Counties asking Robertson, 1819 143 that a law NOT be passed prohibiting Joseph Woolfolk and Cordial Montgomery Norfleet from building a mill dam across Red River. North Carolina, land Petition of Jacob Williams, Lemuel L. Bowers, and Bailey Needham 1819 52 asking that they be reimbursed for attending the U. S. Supreme Court case – Land Dispute with North Carolina. Null, Catherine Mires Petition of John Null asking for a divorce from his wife, Catherine Lawrence 1820 29 Mires Null. Named in petition, John Mires. (38 Lawrence County signatures supporting this request.) Null, John Petition of John Null asking for a divorce from his wife, Catherine Lawrence 1820 29 Mires Null. Named in petition, John Mires. (38 Lawrence County signatures supporting this request.) Officers, Alexander Petition Of John Harris regarding a turnpike from Piles Turnpike to Overton 1820 11 Walton Road. Named in petition: William Marshbanks, Alexander Officers. Osburn, Benjamin Petition of James Neel, William Purcell, John Earley, James Starke, Giles 1819 124 Amos Vernon, Abraham Cole, George Saunders & Benjamin Osburn asking that certain road cost be paid.

Outlaw, Alexander Petition of George Burch regarding a land grant. Named in petition: 1819 98 James P. Taylor, Alexander Outlaw. Overton County, Petition of inhabitants of North East Jackson County asking that the Jackson, 1819 17 boundaries Cumberland River be made the boundary between Jackson and Overton Overton Counties. Ownell, John Petition asking relief for Sally Ownell, widow of John Ownell, from Maury 1820 15 debts of her husband. Ownell, Sally Petition asking relief for Sally Ownell, widow of John Ownell, from Maury 1820 15 debts of her husband. Parker, Caleb J. Petition of Capt. James Saunders Company asking that Caleb J. Hawkins 1819 112 Parker be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Parks, Melinda Petition of Lydia Bembridge asking for a divorce from her husband, Williamson 1820 95 Peter Bembridge. Supporting statement of Melinda Parks. Parsons, Benjamin P. Petition from Davidson County asking that a fine of $500.00 against Davidson 1819 67 Benjamin Parsons for assault on William Rutherford be paid to Rutherford. Payner, William Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding a land grant. Named in Knox 1820 63 petition: William Payner, Timothy Terrell, Nathaniel Lyon, & Stokely Donelson. Pearson, John B. Petition of John B. Pearson asking to run a public house without a Rutherford 1819 12 license. Peoples, William Petition of Andrew Taylor, Sheriff of Carter County, asking Carter 1819 126 extended time to collect taxes and the appointment of Thomas Evins, William Peoples & Daniel Waggoner as Justices of the Peace. Perkins, Washington Petition of Davidson County asking the books of Washington Davidson 1819 66 (Notary Public) Perkins, Notary Public, be used as evidence. Perry County, Petition from Perry County asking that the south line of Humphreys Humphreys, 1820 57 boundaries County not be changed. Also asks for a separate election on the west Perry side of Tennessee River.

Perry, Josiah Petition of Norfleet Perry asking for a divorce from his wife, Sumner 1819 47 Rachael Perry. Supporting affidavits of William Donelson, Edward Phillips, Josiah Perry, & Thomas Walton in folder. Perry, Norfleet Petition of Norfleet Perry asking for a divorce from his wife, Sumner 1819 47 Rachael Perry. Supporting affidavits of William Donelson, Edward Phillips, Josiah Perry, & Thomas Walton in folder. Perry, Rachael Petition of Norfleet Perry asking for a divorce from his wife, Sumner 1819 47 Rachael Perry. Supporting affidavits of William Donelson, Edward Phillips, Josiah Perry, & Thomas Walton in folder. Phenise, Henry Communication of the committee to select and secure a location for Lawrence 1820 103 the seat of Justice for Lawrence County. Signed by W.H. Buchanon, Henry Phenise & Josephus Brown. Phillips, Edward Petition of Norfleet Perry asking for a divorce from his wife, Sumner 1819 47 Rachael Perry. Supporting affidavits of William Donelson, Edward Phillips, Josiah Perry, & Thomas Walton in folder. Pigeon River Petition asking the repeal of the act dated 24 July 1820 regarding Sevier 1820 9 mill/dams on rivers and the navigation of Pigeon River. Polk, Sam Petition of Sam Polk regarding stolen land warrants. Maury 1820 50 Porter, Benjamin Petition of Dincey Porter asking for a divorce from her husband, Smith 1820 42 Henderson Porter. Named in petition: Esquire Sherman, Benjamin Porter. Statements of Robert Sellers, Esq.; William Yancey; Col. Samuel Crawford. Porter, Dincey Petition of Dincey Porter asking for a divorce from her husband, Smith 1820 42 Henderson Porter. Named in petition: Esquire Sherman, Benjamin Porter. Statements of Robert Sellers, Esq.; William Yancey; Col. Samuel Crawford. Porter, Henderson Petition of Dincey Porter asking for a divorce from her husband, Smith 1820 42 Henderson Porter. Named in petition: Esquire Sherman, Benjamin Porter. Statements of Robert Sellers, Esq.; William Yancey; Col. Samuel Crawford. Porter, William Petition from McMinn County asking that William H. Cooke, James McMinn 1820 16 McNabb, William Porter, Benjamin Griffith & Grifith Dickerson be appointed commissioners to locate and lay off the Seat of Justice. Poyser, Benjamin Petition of Benjamin Poyser, a citizen of England, asking permission 1819 133 to dispose of deceased brother’s property. Pritt, Davis Petition of Winfred Pitt asking for a divorce from her husband, Sumner 1820 97 Davis Pitt. Also named in petition: Polly Strother and William Pitt. Pritt, William Petition of Winfred Pitt asking for a divorce from her husband, Sumner 1820 97 Davis Pitt. Also named in petition: Polly Strother and William Pitt. Pritt, Winfred Petition of Winfred Pitt asking for a divorce from her husband, Sumner 1820 97 Davis Pitt. Also named in petition: Polly Strother and William Pitt. Pryor, John C. Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Pulaski, TN Petition from Giles County asking that the land surrounding Pulaski Giles 1819 121 be exempt from purchase or grant. Includes copy of original grant for town of Pulaski. Purcell, William Petition of James Neel, William Purcell, John Earley, James Starke, Giles 1819 124 Amos Vernon, Abraham Cole, George Saunders & Benjamin Osburn asking that certain road cost be paid. Purnell, William Petition of Aaron Brown with concerns of the citizens of Elkton Giles 1820 68 drafted at a recent meeting. Named in petition: William Brown, William Purnell, John H. Camp, Benj. Carter, & Thomas Harwood. Ragsdale, David Petition of David Ragsdale and William Smith asking to manage the Bledsoe 1819 79 road from Pikeville to Blythe Ferry. Raines, John Petition of John Davis regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Davidson 1820 59 Samuel Banton, John King, John G. Blount & Thomas Blount. Statements by John Raines & Col. R. Weakley. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Rains, William M. Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Rawlings, Daniel Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Tenn. Asking incorporation of Blount 1819 81 an interdenominational theological seminary. Also to approve as trustees: Thomas N. Clark, John Ewen, John McGee, John Montgomery, Felix Grundy, Thomas Snoddy, Joseph Hamilton, John White, Daniel Rawlings, Samuel Anderson & Hugh L. White. Rayburn, Hiram Petition from Polly Rayburn seeking a divorce from her husband, Bedford 1820 17 Hiram Rayburn. Affidavit of Larkin Baker included. Rayburn, Polly Petition from Polly Rayburn seeking a divorce from her husband, Bedford 1820 17 Hiram Rayburn. Affidavit of Larkin Baker included. Red River Petition of citizens of Robertson and Montgomery Counties of TN Robertson, 1819 141 and Logan and Christian Counties of Kentucky asking that Woolfolk Montgomery & Co. be denied permission to build a mill/dam on Red River. Red River Petition of Citizens of Montgomery and Robertson Counties asking Robertson, 1819 143 that a law NOT be passed prohibiting Joseph Woolfolk and Cordial Montgomery Norfleet from building a mill dam across Red River. Relief, Road Cost Petition of James Neel, William Purcell, John Earley, James Starke, Giles 1819 124 Amos Vernon, Abraham Cole, George Saunders & Benjamin Osburn asking that certain road cost be paid. Reynolds, Elisha Petition of John Gess regarding land. Named in petition: Samuel Warren 1819 9 Gillispie, William A. Williams, John Heagg, Leonard Marbry, John Graham, and Elisha Reynolds. Reynolds, William Petition of William Houston with Jacob Baker and William 1819 44 Reynolds asking the law regarding turnpike road fees be amended. Rice, William Petition of Nathan Williams & William Rice regarding a land Maury 1820 64 warrant of Henry Williams, deceased. Named in petition: John Armstrong, Elizabeth Williams, & Daniel Williams. (Plot map can be found in folder 1820-60) Rily, John Petition from Overton County asking that John Rily be restored to Overton 1819 10 full citizenship. Robertson County, Petition from those north of Sycamore Creek, Davidson County, Davidson, 1819 64 annexation asking they be annexed to Robertson County. Robertson Robins, Michael Petition of inhabitants of Morgan & Anderson Counties asking relief Morgan, 1820 92 for Michael Robins as security for William Hartfield. Anderson Rogersville, TN Petition from Rogersville asking the incorporation and extension of Hawkins 1819 95 the town limits. Ross, William James Petition of Aaron Crowson concerning land grants in Cades Coves. Sevier 1820 10 Named in petition: William Crowson, William James Ross. Rucker, Samuel R. Petition from Robert H. Dyer, Blackman Coleman, and Samuel R. 1819 122 Rucker regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Benjamin Totton, Reading Blount. Also contains survey note No. 2237 signed by David McGavock. Russey, James Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Russey, Polly Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Rutherford County Petition of citizens from Smith, Warren, Wilson, Rutherford, Smith, 1820 100 Bedford, and Franklin Counties asking that a new county be formed. Warren, (8 pages of signatures.) Wilson, Bedford, Rutherford, Franklin Rutherford County, Petition from inhabitants of West Williamson County asking to be Williamson, 1819 13 annexation annexed to Rutherford County. Rutherford Rutherford, Henry Petition of Henry Rutherford and Oliver Crenshaw asking to divide Williamson 1819 100 the property of John Crawford, deceased. Rutherford, William Petition from Davidson County asking that a fine of $500.00 against Davidson 1819 67 Benjamin Parsons for assault on William Rutherford be paid to Rutherford. Ryburn, William Petition from Wayne County asking that the Tenn. River be one of Wayne 1820 2 the county boundaries. Also asks that Samuel McBride, Miles Morison, William Ryburn, James Gelwace (?), and Craven Belcher be appointed as commissioners. Named in Petition: Surveyors – George Barnett, Alexander McLintick (?). Salaries, State Officials Petition regarding Banking practices and the salaries of State Davidson 1820 36 officials. Salt Works Petition of John Blair, Sr. asking that those finding salt in newly 1819 101 acquired Cherokee lands be authorized to run salt works without paying tax. Saunders, George Petition of James Neel, William Purcell, John Earley, James Starke, Giles 1819 124 Amos Vernon, Abraham Cole, George Saunders & Benjamin Osburn asking that certain road cost be paid. Saunders, James Petition of Capt. James Saunders Company asking that Caleb J. Hawkins 1819 112 (Captain) Parker be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Scott, Edward Petition of Edward Scott concerning his book to be published on 1819 131 laws of Tennessee and North Carolina. Sehorn, Carthy Petition from Sevier County asking Carthy Sehorn be denied Sevier, 1819 125 permission to erect a toll gate on road from Sevierville to Newport in Jefferson Jefferson County. Sehorn, Carthy Petition of Cocke and Jefferson Counties asking that Carthy Sehorn Cooke, 1819 129 be allowed to maintain road from Newport to Sevierville. Jefferson Sellers, Robert Petition of Dincey Porter asking for a divorce from her husband, Smith 1820 42 (Esquire) Henderson Porter. Named in petition: Esquire Sherman, Benjamin Porter. Statements of Robert Sellers, Esq.; William Yancey; Col. Samuel Crawford. Selvidge, George Petition of George Selvidge asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary Monroe 1820 25 Selvidge. Statement of Mary Selvidge saying that she also wants the divorce. Selvidge, Mary Petition of George Selvidge asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary Monroe 1820 25 Selvidge. Statement of Mary Selvidge saying that she also wants the divorce. Shackelford, Lewis Petition of Lewis Shackelford asking compensation for services Claiborne 1819 113 during the War of 1812. Named in petition: Capt. John Brock, Lt. Black, Major Condry, Capt. Henry Hunter & General Taylor. Shamon, Thomas Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures) Sharp, Robert Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Shaw, Francis Petition of Francis Shaw asking he be allowed to run a mercantile Blount 1820 30 business free of taxes because of blindness. Sherman, (Esquire) Petition of Dincey Porter asking for a divorce from her husband, Smith 1820 42 Henderson Porter. Named in petition: Esquire Sherman, Benjamin Porter. Statements of Robert Sellers, Esq.; William Yancey; Col. Samuel Crawford. Sherry, Samuel Petition asking that Samuel Sherry be authorized to construct saw Rutherford 1819 146 and grist mill on Stones River and Suggs Creek. (811 signatures) Simes, Ann Testimony given in Hopkins County, Kentucky, before James 1819 111 Edmiston and John N. Cunningham, Justices of the Peace, concerning a charge of adultery against Toppenas Matthews with Robert Johnson Gully by her husband Isaac Matthews. Those giving testimony: Edward Baldwin, Henry Bishop, Ann Simes, John Matthews and Ezekiel Clinton. Simpson, John W. Petition of John W. Simpson regarding the turnpike road from Sparta White 1819 71 to the Cumberland Road. Simpson, John W. Petition asking that John W. Simpson be allowed to build and White, Warren 1820 70 maintain a turnpike road. Smith County Petition of citizens from Smith, Warren, Wilson, Rutherford, Smith, 1820 100 Bedford, and Franklin Counties asking that a new county be formed. Warren, (8 pages of signatures.) Wilson, Bedford, Rutherford, Franklin Smith, George L. Petition from town of Maryville in Wilson County to change name Wilson 1819 53 to Statesville. Also recommends James Cross, George L. Smith, Richard Craddock, William M. Hoskins, Corneluis N. Lewis, and Abner Wasson as commissioners for the town. Smith, James W. Petition of Robert Burton and James W. Smith, executors of William 1819 110 Smith, deceased, regarding a land grant. Smith, John Petition of Oliver B. Hayes regarding land warrants. Named in 1819 56 petition: William MacLin, John Armstrong & John Smith. Smith, John Petition of John Smith requesting a land grant to property in Cades Blount 1820 67 Cove. Named in petition: Aaron Crowson. Smith, Robert Petition of Nathaniel Dues and Robert Hallum asking their lots be Wilson 1820 43 attached to the town of Statesville. Also asks that John Stone, Nathaniel Dues & Robert Smith be appointed commissioners of Statesville. Smith, Sam Petition of Sam Smith asking law be passed for his relief regarding 1820 78 land. Smith, William Petition of David Ragsdale and William Smith asking to manage the Bledsoe 1819 79 road from Pikeville to Blythe Ferry. Smith, William Petition of Robert Burton and James W. Smith, executors of William 1819 110 Smith, deceased, regarding a land grant. Smith, William Petition of Eleanor Coen Gurthry asking for a divorce from her Sullivan 1820 40 husband, William Gurthry. Statements of Elihu Embree, William Smith, and her father, Joseph Coen. Snoddy, Thomas Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Tenn. Asking incorporation of Blount 1819 81 an interdenominational theological seminary. Also to approve as trustees: Thomas N. Clark, John Ewen, John McGee, John Montgomery, Felix Grundy, Thomas Snoddy, Joseph Hamilton, John White, Daniel Rawlings, Samuel Anderson & Hugh L. White. Sperry, Samuel Petition of neighbors asking that Samuel Sperry and James B. Rutherford 1819 118 Williams be denied privilege of building a mill/dam on Stones River. Standard of Measures Petition from Washington County asking for a uniform standard of Washington 1819 94 measures. Starke, James Petition of James Neel, William Purcell, John Earley, James Starke, Giles 1819 124 Amos Vernon, Abraham Cole, George Saunders & Benjamin Osburn asking that certain road cost be paid. Statesville, TN Petition from town of Maryville in Wilson County to change name Wilson 1819 53 to Statesville. Also recommends James Cross, George L. Smith, Richard Craddock, William M. Hoskins, Corneluis N. Lewis, and Abner Wasson as commissioners for the town. Statesville, TN Petition of Nathaniel Dues and Robert Hallum asking their lots be Wilson 1820 43 attached to the town of Statesville. Also asks that John Stone, Nathaniel Dues & Robert Smith be appointed commissioners of Statesville. Stewart County Petition of 302 citizens of Stewart County asking that they be made a Gray, 1819 31 separate county to be known as Gray County. Stewart Stewart County, Petition from Stewart County asking that the southeast corner of Humphreys, 1820 55 annexation Stewart County be annexed to Humphreys County. Stewart Stewart, B. G. Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures) Stewart, William Petition asking that William Stewart be permitted to build mill/dam Davidson 1819 119 on Stones River. Stobough, Andrew Petition from Wayne, Hickman & Humphreys Counties asking that Wayne, 1819 19 right of preference be given Andrew Stobough for 20 acres of land. Hickman, Humphreys Stone, John Petition of Nathaniel Dues and Robert Hallum asking their lots be Wilson 1820 43 attached to the town of Statesville. Also asks that John Stone, Nathaniel Dues & Robert Smith be appointed commissioners of Statesville. Stones River Petition of neighbors asking that Samuel Sperry and James B. Rutherford 1819 118 Williams be denied privilege of building a mill/dam on Stones River. Stones River Petition asking that William Stewart be permitted to build mill/dam Davidson 1819 119 on Stones River. Stop Law Petition of Jackson and Smith counties regarding the “Stop Law.” Jackson, Smith 1820 18 Stop Law Petition of Capt. Allen Holliday’s Company regarding a “Stop Law.” Smith 1820 39 Stop Law Petition from Hawkins County regarding “Stop Law” legislation. Hawkins 1820 52a Strain, John Petition of John Strain asking legislative aid for serving as Justice of Washington 1819 20 the Peace from 1788-1819. Named in Petition: General Butler. Strother, Polly Petition of Winfred Pitt asking for a divorce from her husband, Sumner 1820 97 Davis Pitt. Also named in petition: Polly Strother and William Pitt. Suggs, Timothy Petition of Mary Davis asking for a divorce from her husband, Jesse Bedford 1819 84 Davis. Affidavits of Timothy Suggs, N. L. Majors and William Knott included. Sullivan County Petition asking parts of Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Greene, 1819 73 Counties merge to form a new County. Hawkins, Sullivan, Washington Sullivan County, Petition from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties Greene, 1820 53 boundaries asking to redraw their county lines to constitutional size in order to Hawkins, form a new county. Sullivan, Washington Swaney, James N. Petition of Sarah R. Swaney asking for a divorce from her husband, Davidson 1820 66 James N. Swaney. Swaney, Sarah R. Petition of Sarah R. Swaney asking for a divorce from her husband, Davidson 1820 66 James N. Swaney. Swanson, James Petition of James Swanson to legalize his illegitimate children, Williamson 1820 24 James Nail and Mary Nail. Swanson, James Petition of James Swanson to legalize his illegitimate children, Williamson 1820 24 James Nail and Mary Nail. Swanson, Mary Petition of James Swanson to legalize his illegitimate children, Williamson 1820 24 James Nail and Mary Nail.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Tarrent, Leo C. Petition of Captain Hardy Doyle asking for a divorce from his wife, Franklin 1819 139 Betsy E. Doyle. Named in petition: Samuel H. Doyle. Statements by Leo C. Tarrent, Samuel B. Moore, Nathaniel Hunt, James H. Bradford, John C. Pryor, William M. Rains, Isaac Estill, James & Polly Russey, Robert Sharp, Thomas Hill, William Brittain, H. M. Davidson, & Daniel Eaves also included.

Taxes, Hawkers & Petition regarding the taxation of hawkers and peddlers. 1820 47 Peddlers Taxes, Property Petition of the Justice of the Peace of Humphreys County asking for Humphreys 1819 82 a sufficient property tax to pay jurors. Taylor, (General) Petition of Lewis Shackelford asking compensation for services Claiborne 1819 113 during the War of 1812. Named in petition: Capt. John Brock, Lt. Black, Major Condry, Capt. Henry Hunter & General Taylor. Taylor, Andrew Petition of Andrew Taylor, Sheriff of Carter County, asking Carter 1819 126 (Sheriff) extended time to collect taxes and the appointment of Thomas Evins, William Peoples & Daniel Waggoner as Justices of the Peace. Taylor, Francis Petition of Francis Taylor asking occupant preference for land in 1819 77 former Chickasaw reservation. Taylor, Francis Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures) Taylor, James P. Petition of George Burch regarding a land grant. Named in petition: 1819 98 James P. Taylor, Alexander Outlaw. Taylor, Samuel Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures) Tennessee River Petition of inhabitants North of the Tennessee River and South of the 1819 36b Duck River asking preference right to purchase of land. (354 signatures). Tennessee Synod Petition of citizens asking incorporation of the Tenn. Synod in the 1819 34 Theological Seminary Interdenominational Theological Seminary. They also ask state financial aid for it.\ Terrell, Timothy Petition of Ballard Caldwell regarding a land grant. Named in Knox 1820 63 petition: William Payner, Timothy Terrell, Nathaniel Lyon, & Stokely Donelson. Terrell, William Petition of the heirs of Hardy Murfree regarding a land warrant. 1820 31 Named in petition: John Armstrong, William Terrell, Stokely Donaldson. Tolar, John Petition of William B. Lewis regarding adjudication of his land 1819 93 claim. Named in petition: James Glasgow, Heirs of John Tolar, & Col. Martin Armstrong. Tompkins, Benjamin Petition of Benjamin Tompkins of Russell County, Virginia, 1819 16 concerning navigation on the Clinch River. Tooten, Wyly Petition of Wyly regarding Cherokee lands and relief. Named in 1820 73 petition: William J. Lewis. Totten, Benjamin Petition from Robert H. Dyer, Blackman Coleman, and Samuel R. 1819 122 Rucker regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Benjamin Totton, Reading Blount. Also contains survey note No. 2237 signed by David McGavock.

Totty, Robert Jr. Petition of John and Teany Hughlett asking they be given a divorce. Hickman 1820 45 Petition witnessed by Robert Totty, Jr., & John Estes. Signatures of 15 supporting their request.

Townzer, William Petition of William Townzer concerning a land claim. Named in Lincoln 1819 58 petition: David McGavock. Travis, William Petition asking permission for William Travis to retail liquor without Stewart 1819 108 a license. Tuton, Sarah Petition of Wiley Tuton asking that a certain tract of land be vested 1819 127 in his daughter, Sarah, born to him and his Cherokee wife, Rachel Coody. Tuton, Wiley Petition of Wiley Tuton asking that a certain tract of land be vested 1819 127 in his daughter, Sarah, born to him and his Cherokee wife, Rachel Coody. U. S. Supreme Court – Petition of Jacob Williams, Lemuel L. Bowers, and Bailey Needham 1819 52 Land Dispute with asking that they be reimbursed for attending the U. S. Supreme North Carolina Court case – Land Dispute with North Carolina. Unicoi Turnpike Petition of the Unicoi Turnpike Co. asking that they be granted land Monroe 1820 27 Company on South side of the Tennessee River to preserve their ferry landing. Ury, George Petition of George Ury asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy Montgomery 1820 93 Harris Ury. Ury, Nancy Harris Petition of George Ury asking for a divorce from his wife, Nancy Montgomery 1820 93 Harris Ury. Vance, Peter Petition of Isaac Johnson regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Knox 1819 109 James King, Thomas Humes, William Anderson, and Jacob Kinberland. Also included: a copy of plat and certificate, depositions of John Young, Peter Vance. Vernon, Amos Petition of James Neel, William Purcell, John Earley, James Starke, Giles 1819 124 Amos Vernon, Abraham Cole, George Saunders & Benjamin Osburn asking that certain road cost be paid.

Waggoner, Christopher Petition of Thomas Johnson, Samuel Crockett and Christopher 1820 48 Waggoner asking compensatory grants for land that was formed into Reelfoot Lake. Named in petition: Frederick Miller. Waggoner, Daniel Petition of Andrew Taylor, Sheriff of Carter County, asking Carter 1819 126 extended time to collect taxes and the appointment of Thomas Evins, William Peoples & Daniel Waggoner as Justices of the Peace.

Walker, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Walker appointing Thomas Hiter as lawful Hickman 1819 39 agent to obtain a duplicate warrant on a grant issued by the State of North Carolina to John Walker. Walker, Isaac Petition of Isaac Walker asking he be reimbursed certain monies. Dickson 1820 54 Walker, John Petition of Elizabeth Walker appointing Thomas Hiter as lawful Hickman 1819 39 agent to obtain a duplicate warrant on a grant issued by the State of North Carolina to John Walker.

Walker, John Petition of John Walker asking compensation for Revolutionary War Wayne 1819 40 service. Affidavit of William Basanett. Wallace, Joseph Petition of Capt. Rueben Griffith County asking that Abraham Sullivan 1819 78 McClelland be appointed Justice of the Peace. Also named,: Joseph Wallace. Wallace, William Sr. Petition of Arthur B. Campbell regarding land. Named in petition: Blount 1820 75 William Wallace, Sr. Walton, Thomas Petition of Norfleet Perry asking for a divorce from his wife, Sumner 1819 47 Rachael Perry. Supporting affidavits of William Donelson, Edward Phillips, Josiah Perry, & Thomas Walton in folder. Warren County Petition protesting placing a jail on the public square. of Warren 1819 30 McMinnville Warren County Petition from Warren County asking that stockholders of banks be Warren 1819 106 held liable for bills issued by their banks.

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Warren County Petition of citizens from Smith, Warren, Wilson, Rutherford, Smith, 1820 100 Bedford, and Franklin Counties asking that a new county be formed. Warren, (8 pages of signatures.) Wilson, Bedford, Rutherford, Franklin Washington College Petition of the President and Trustees of Washington College asking 1819 59 for state aid. Washington County Petition asking parts of Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Greene, 1819 73 Counties merge to form a new County. Hawkins, Sullivan, Washington Washington County, Petition from Greene, Hawkins, Sullivan and Washington Counties Greene, 1820 53 boundaries asking to redraw their county lines to constitutional size in order to Hawkins, form a new county. Sullivan, Washington Washington, Thomas Petition of Thomas Washington (Attorney General) asking certain Wilson, 1819 68 (Attorney General) money be refunded to him. Named in petition: Charles Bennett, Bedford, Benjamin Bridges, James Carter & William Brooks. Affidavits from Williamson, William Brooks, James Carter, J. Haywood, Robert Whyte & Davidson Thomas Emmerson. Wasson, Abner Petition from town of Maryville in Wilson County to change name Wilson 1819 53 to Statesville. Also recommends James Cross, George L. Smith, Richard Craddock, William M. Hoskins, Corneluis N. Lewis, and Abner Wasson as commissioners for the town. Wayne County Petition of citizens of Hickman County asking establishment of a Hickman, 1819 32 new county to be called Wayne County. (223 signatures) Wayne Wayne County Petition asking a new county be created North of Wayne County. Wayne, Perry 1819 36a Wayne County, Petition from Wayne County asking that the Tenn. River be one of Wayne 1820 2 boundaries the county boundaries. Also asks that Samuel McBride, Miles Morison, William Ryburn, James Gelwace (?), and Craven Belcher be appointed as commissioners. Named in Petition: Surveyors – George Barnett, Alexander McLintick (?). Weair, James Petition of William Gault with James Weair and Patrick Culton Blount 1819 43 asking relief from paying certain interest, etc. Weakley, R. (Colonel) Petition of John Davis regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Davidson 1820 59 Samuel Banton, John King, John G. Blount & Thomas Blount. Statements by John Raines & Col. R. Weakley. Westmoreland, Jesse Petition of Benjamin Ingram asking to move certain Negroes to the Giles 1819 130 State of Alabama. Named in petition: William W. Crittenden, Jesse Westmoreland. White, Hugh L. Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Tenn. Asking incorporation of Blount 1819 81 an interdenominational theological seminary. Also to approve as trustees: Thomas N. Clark, John Ewen, John McGee, John Montgomery, Felix Grundy, Thomas Snoddy, Joseph Hamilton, John White, Daniel Rawlings, Samuel Anderson & Hugh L. White. White, John Petition of the Presbyterian Synod of Tenn. Asking incorporation of Blount 1819 81 an interdenominational theological seminary. Also to approve as trustees: Thomas N. Clark, John Ewen, John McGee, John Montgomery, Felix Grundy, Thomas Snoddy, Joseph Hamilton, John White, Daniel Rawlings, Samuel Anderson & Hugh L. White. White, William Petition of William White asking relief due to a mistake in land Monroe 1820 84 purchase in the Hiwassee District. Whyte, Robert Petition of Thomas Washington (Attorney General) asking certain Wilson, 1819 68 money be refunded to him. Named in petition: Charles Bennett, Bedford, Benjamin Bridges, James Carter & William Brooks. Affidavits from Williamson, William Brooks, James Carter, J. Haywood, Robert Whyte & Davidson Thomas Emmerson.

Williams, Daniel Petition of Nathan Williams & William Rice regarding a land Maury 1820 64 warrant of Henry Williams, deceased. Named in petition: John Armstrong, Elizabeth Williams, & Daniel Williams. (Plot map can be found in folder 1820-60) Williams, Elizabeth Petition of Nathan Williams & William Rice regarding a land Maury 1820 64 warrant of Henry Williams, deceased. Named in petition: John Armstrong, Elizabeth Williams, & Daniel Williams. (Plot map can be found in folder 1820-60) Williams, Henry Petition of Nathan Williams & William Rice regarding a land Maury 1820 64 warrant of Henry Williams, deceased. Named in petition: John Armstrong, Elizabeth Williams, & Daniel Williams. (Plot map can be found in folder 1820-60) Williams, Jacob Petition of Jacob Williams, Lemuel L. Bowers, and Bailey Needham 1819 52 asking that they be reimbursed for attending the U. S. Supreme Court case – Land Dispute with North Carolina. Williams, James B. Petition of neighbors asking that Samuel Sperry and James B. Rutherford 1819 118 Williams be denied privilege of building a mill/dam on Stones River. Williams, Nathan Petition of Nathan Williams & William Rice regarding a land Maury 1820 64 warrant of Henry Williams, deceased. Named in petition: John Armstrong, Elizabeth Williams, & Daniel Williams. (Plot map can be found in folder 1820-60) Williams, William A. Petition of John Gess regarding land. Named in petition: Samuel Warren 1819 9 Gillispie, William A. Williams, John Heagg, Leonard Marbry, John Graham, and Elisha Reynolds. Williamson County, Petition from inhabitants of West Williamson County asking to be Williamson, 1819 13 annexation annexed to Rutherford County. Rutherford Wilson County Petition of citizens from Smith, Warren, Wilson, Rutherford, Smith, 1820 100 Bedford, and Franklin Counties asking that a new county be formed. Warren, (8 pages of signatures.) Wilson, Bedford, Rutherford, Franklin Wilson, C. B. Petition of Harriet Gibson asking for a divorce from her husband, Stewart 1820 98 Henry Gibson. Statements of C.B. Wilson and William Curl. Wilson, James Petition from citizens on Forked Deer and Sandy Rivers asking that 1820 77 a new county be formed. Also asks the following be appointed as Justices of the peace: Duncan McIves, Thomas Shamon, James Wilson, Robert Box, James A. McClary, B.G. Stewart, Samuel Taylor, Abner Brown, Taylor Mill, Lawrence McGuire, Nelson Hess & John Gibson. Also asks that the first court be held at home of Francis Taylor. (Many signatures) Wilson, William Petition of William Wilson regarding land claims. Wilson 1820 44 Winchester, TN Petition of Peter Woods asking that a road be opened from Franklin 1819 2 Winchester to top of Cumberland Mountain. Woods, Peter Petition of Peter Woods asking that a road be opened from Franklin 1819 2 Winchester to top of Cumberland Mountain. Woolfork & Norfleet Petition of Woolfork & Norfleet regarding navigation and mill dams Robertson, 1819 4 on the Red River. Montgomery Woollfolk, Joseph Petition of Robertson and Montgomery Counties asking that Joseph Robertson, 1819 142 Woolfolk and Cordial Norfleet be permitted to build a mill/dam Montgomery across Red River. (91 Signatures.) Yancey, William Petition of Dincey Porter asking for a divorce from her husband, Smith 1820 42 Henderson Porter. Named in petition: Esquire Sherman, Benjamin Porter. Statements of Robert Sellers, Esq.; William Yancey; Col. Samuel Crawford. Yoakum, George Petition from Capt. Moses Davis' Company of Claiborne County Claiborne 1819 128 asking that George Yoakum be appointed Justice of the Peace. Young, John Petition of Isaac Johnson regarding a land grant. Named in petition: Knox 1819 109 James King, Thomas Humes, William Anderson, and Jacob Kinberland. Also included: a copy of plat and certificate, depositions of John Young, Peter Vance. Name or Subject Description County Year Petition Number Youngblood, James Petition of Thomas Youngblood asking his illegitimate son, James 1819 49 Madison Madison McMillen, be given his name, James Madison Youngblood. Also name: Phoebe McMillen. Youngblood, Thomas Petition of Thomas Youngblood asking his illegitimate son, James 1819 49 Madison McMillen, be given his name, James Madison Youngblood. Also name: Phoebe McMillen.